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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,111.08, 225,537.30 and 142,115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,111.08, 225,537.30 and 142,115.88 is: 196,506.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,111.08 : 225,537.30 = 142,115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,111.08/225,537.30 = 142,115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,111.08x = 225,537.30 × 142,115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,111.08x = 32,052,431,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052,431,862.32/163,111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,506.77

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