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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,477.60, 248,216.40 and 157,701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,477.60, 248,216.40 and 157,701.60 is: 236,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,477.60 : 248,216.40 = 157,701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,477.60/248,216.40 = 157,701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,477.60x = 248,216.40 × 157,701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,477.60x = 39,144,123,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,144,123,426.24/165,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,552.40

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