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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,218.48, 244,346.58 and 159,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,218.48, 244,346.58 and 159,194.40 is: 238,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,218.48 : 244,346.58 = 159,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,218.48/244,346.58 = 159,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,218.48x = 244,346.58 × 159,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,218.48x = 38,898,607,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,898,607,195.15/163,218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,322.32

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