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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,635.70, 248,453.55 and 157,082.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,635.70, 248,453.55 and 157,082.10 is: 235,623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,635.70 : 248,453.55 = 157,082.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,635.70/248,453.55 = 157,082.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,635.70x = 248,453.55 × 157,082.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,635.70x = 39,027,605,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,027,605,386.46/165,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,623.15

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