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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,196.98, 244,314.33 and 159,172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,196.98, 244,314.33 and 159,172.90 is: 238,290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,196.98 : 244,314.33 = 159,172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,196.98/244,314.33 = 159,172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,196.98x = 244,314.33 × 159,172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,196.98x = 38,888,220,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,888,220,417.66/163,196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,290.07

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