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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,007.70, 244,511.55 and 142,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,007.70, 244,511.55 and 142,271.70 is: 213,407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,007.70 : 244,511.55 = 142,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,007.70/244,511.55 = 142,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,007.70x = 244,511.55 × 142,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,007.70x = 34,787,073,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,787,073,888.14/163,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,407.55

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