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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,627.70, 245,441.55 and 156,715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,627.70, 245,441.55 and 156,715.70 is: 235,073.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,627.70 : 245,441.55 = 156,715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,627.70/245,441.55 = 156,715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,627.70x = 245,441.55 × 156,715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,627.70x = 38,464,544,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,464,544,317.34/163,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,073.55

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