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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,922.91, 247,725.11 and 157,735.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,922.91, 247,725.11 and 157,735.51 is: 236,929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,922.91 : 247,725.11 = 157,735.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,922.91/247,725.11 = 157,735.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,922.91x = 247,725.11 × 157,735.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,922.91x = 39,075,046,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,075,046,565.66/164,922.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,929.16

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