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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,421.80, 246,632.70 and 157,970.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,421.80, 246,632.70 and 157,970.60 is: 236,955.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,421.80 : 246,632.70 = 157,970.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,421.80/246,632.70 = 157,970.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,421.80x = 246,632.70 × 157,970.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,421.80x = 38,960,715,598.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,960,715,598.62/164,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,955.90

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