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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,426.20, 246,639.30 and 157,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,426.20, 246,639.30 and 157,514.20 is: 236,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,426.20 : 246,639.30 = 157,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,426.20/246,639.30 = 157,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,426.20x = 246,639.30 × 157,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,426.20x = 38,849,192,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,849,192,028.06/164,426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,271.30

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