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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,113.33, 225,540.41 and 142,118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,113.33, 225,540.41 and 142,118.13 is: 196,509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,113.33 : 225,540.41 = 142,118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,113.33/225,540.41 = 142,118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,113.33x = 225,540.41 × 142,118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,113.33x = 32,053,380,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053,380,598.04/163,113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,509.88

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