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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,216.60, 247,824.90 and 156,687.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,216.60, 247,824.90 and 156,687.30 is: 235,030.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,216.60 : 247,824.90 = 156,687.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,216.60/247,824.90 = 156,687.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,216.60x = 247,824.90 × 156,687.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,216.60x = 38,831,014,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,831,014,453.77/165,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,030.95

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