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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,195.98, 244,312.83 and 159,171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,195.98, 244,312.83 and 159,171.90 is: 238,288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,195.98 : 244,312.83 = 159,171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,195.98/244,312.83 = 159,171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,195.98x = 244,312.83 × 159,171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,195.98x = 38,887,737,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,887,737,345.48/163,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,288.57

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