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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,287, 244,930.68 and 64,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,287, 244,930.68 and 64,791 is: 97,186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,287 : 244,930.68 = 64,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,287/244,930.68 = 64,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,287x = 244,930.68 × 64,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,287x = 15,869,303,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,869,303,687.88/163,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,186.57

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