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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,924.91, 247,728.11 and 157,737.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,924.91, 247,728.11 and 157,737.51 is: 236,932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,924.91 : 247,728.11 = 157,737.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,924.91/247,728.11 = 157,737.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,924.91x = 247,728.11 × 157,737.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,924.91x = 39,076,014,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,076,014,439.72/164,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,932.16

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