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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,817.44, 243,930.91 and 159,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,817.44, 243,930.91 and 159,274.50 is: 238,622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,817.44 : 243,930.91 = 159,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,817.44/243,930.91 = 159,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,817.44x = 243,930.91 × 159,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,817.44x = 38,851,973,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,851,973,936.44/162,817.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,622.92

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