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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,787.20, 244,180.80 and 159,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,787.20, 244,180.80 and 159,871.20 is: 239,806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,787.20 : 244,180.80 = 159,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,787.20/244,180.80 = 159,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,787.20x = 244,180.80 × 159,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,787.20x = 39,037,477,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,037,477,512.96/162,787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,806.80

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