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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,237.39, 225,361.29 and 108,775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,237.39, 225,361.29 and 108,775.17 is: 150,172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,237.39 : 225,361.29 = 108,775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,237.39/225,361.29 = 108,775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,237.39x = 225,361.29 × 108,775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,237.39x = 24,513,712,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,513,712,427.22/163,237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,172.16

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