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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,196.48, 244,313.58 and 159,172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,196.48, 244,313.58 and 159,172.40 is: 238,289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,196.48 : 244,313.58 = 159,172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,196.48/244,313.58 = 159,172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,196.48x = 244,313.58 × 159,172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,196.48x = 38,887,978,881.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,887,978,881.19/163,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,289.32

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