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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,814.28, 247,221.33 and 156,399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,814.28, 247,221.33 and 156,399.78 is: 234,599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,814.28 : 247,221.33 = 156,399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,814.28/247,221.33 = 156,399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,814.28x = 247,221.33 × 156,399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,814.28x = 38,665,361,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,665,361,623.31/164,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,599.58

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