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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,823.44, 254,499.84 and 157,407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,823.44, 254,499.84 and 157,407.84 is: 237,290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,823.44 : 254,499.84 = 157,407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,823.44/254,499.84 = 157,407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,823.44x = 254,499.84 × 157,407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,823.44x = 40,060,270,094.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,060,270,094.75/168,823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,290.92

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