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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,982.46, 244,094.61 and 158,497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,982.46, 244,094.61 and 158,497.94 is: 237,378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,982.46 : 244,094.61 = 158,497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,982.46/244,094.61 = 158,497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,982.46x = 244,094.61 × 158,497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,982.46x = 38,688,492,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,688,492,850.10/162,982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,378.26

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