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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,738.64, 244,988.64 and 159,489.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,738.64, 244,988.64 and 159,489.84 is: 237,182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,738.64 : 244,988.64 = 159,489.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,738.64/244,988.64 = 159,489.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,738.64x = 244,988.64 × 159,489.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,738.64x = 39,073,198,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,073,198,995.42/164,738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,182.96

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