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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,110.08, 225,535.92 and 142,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,110.08, 225,535.92 and 142,114.88 is: 196,505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,110.08 : 225,535.92 = 142,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,110.08/225,535.92 = 142,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,110.08x = 225,535.92 × 142,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,110.08x = 32,052,010,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052,010,206.49/163,110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,505.39

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