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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,214.58, 225,271.41 and 124,552.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,214.58, 225,271.41 and 124,552.86 is: 171,909.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,214.58 : 225,271.41 = 124,552.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,214.58/225,271.41 = 124,552.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,214.58x = 225,271.41 × 124,552.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,214.58x = 28,058,198,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,058,198,391.73/163,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,909.88

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