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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,926.92, 247,731.12 and 157,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,926.92, 247,731.12 and 157,739.52 is: 236,935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,926.92 : 247,731.12 = 157,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,926.92/247,731.12 = 157,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,926.92x = 247,731.12 × 157,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,926.92x = 39,076,987,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,076,987,957.86/164,926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,935.17

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