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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,477.40, 246,773.70 and 158,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,477.40, 246,773.70 and 158,717.40 is: 238,131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,477.40 : 246,773.70 = 158,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,477.40/246,773.70 = 158,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,477.40x = 246,773.70 × 158,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,477.40x = 39,167,280,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,167,280,052.38/164,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,131.68

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