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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,729.71, 244,092.29 and 158,709.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,729.71, 244,092.29 and 158,709.27 is: 238,061.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,729.71 : 244,092.29 = 158,709.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,729.71/244,092.29 = 158,709.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,729.71x = 244,092.29 × 158,709.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,729.71x = 38,739,709,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,739,709,280.33/162,729.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,061.69

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