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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,019.70, 244,529.55 and 147,273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,019.70, 244,529.55 and 147,273.30 is: 220,909.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,019.70 : 244,529.55 = 147,273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,019.70/244,529.55 = 147,273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,019.70x = 244,529.55 × 147,273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,019.70x = 36,012,673,776.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,012,673,776.02/163,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,909.95

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