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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,819.87, 243,934.55 and 159,276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,819.87, 243,934.55 and 159,276.93 is: 238,626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,819.87 : 243,934.55 = 159,276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,819.87/243,934.55 = 159,276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,819.87x = 243,934.55 × 159,276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,819.87x = 38,853,145,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853,145,448.55/162,819.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,626.56

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