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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,013.70, 244,520.55 and 142,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,013.70, 244,520.55 and 142,277.70 is: 213,416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,013.70 : 244,520.55 = 142,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,013.70/244,520.55 = 142,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,013.70x = 244,520.55 × 142,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,013.70x = 34,789,821,456.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,789,821,456.74/163,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,416.55

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