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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,047.70, 244,571.55 and 139,719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,047.70, 244,571.55 and 139,719.70 is: 209,579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,047.70 : 244,571.55 = 139,719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,047.70/244,571.55 = 139,719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,047.70x = 244,571.55 × 139,719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,047.70x = 34,171,463,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,171,463,594.54/163,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,579.55

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