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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,026, 225,352.44 and 136,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,026, 225,352.44 and 136,010.88 is: 188,009.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,026 : 225,352.44 = 136,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,026/225,352.44 = 136,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,026x = 225,352.44 × 136,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,026x = 30,650,383,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,650,383,674.55/163,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,009.17

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