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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,261.64, 246,807.65 and 157,618.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,261.64, 246,807.65 and 157,618.65 is: 236,826.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,261.64 : 246,807.65 = 157,618.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,261.64/246,807.65 = 157,618.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,261.64x = 246,807.65 × 157,618.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,261.64x = 38,901,486,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,901,486,580.54/164,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,826.37

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