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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,697.80, 245,546.70 and 156,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,697.80, 245,546.70 and 156,699.40 is: 235,049.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,697.80 : 245,546.70 = 156,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,697.80/245,546.70 = 156,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,697.80x = 245,546.70 × 156,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,697.80x = 38,477,020,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,477,020,561.98/163,697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,049.10

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