Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,259.14, 246,803.90 and 157,616.15
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 164,259.14, 246,803.90 and 157,616.15 is: 236,822.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,259.14 : 246,803.90 = 157,616.15 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,259.14/246,803.90 = 157,616.15/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,259.14x = 246,803.90 × 157,616.15 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,259.14x = 38,900,278,500.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,900,278,500.88/164,259.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,822.62
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