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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,154.28, 225,223.56 and 152,940.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,154.28, 225,223.56 and 152,940.72 is: 211,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,154.28 : 225,223.56 = 152,940.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,154.28/225,223.56 = 152,940.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,154.28x = 225,223.56 × 152,940.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,154.28x = 34,445,853,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,445,853,427.36/163,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,124.42

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