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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,638.70, 245,458.05 and 156,726.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,638.70, 245,458.05 and 156,726.70 is: 235,090.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,638.70 : 245,458.05 = 156,726.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,638.70/245,458.05 = 156,726.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,638.70x = 245,458.05 × 156,726.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,638.70x = 38,469,830,164.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,469,830,164.94/163,638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,090.05

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