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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,311.12, 225,394.11 and 99,685.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,311.12, 225,394.11 and 99,685.89 is: 137,581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,311.12 : 225,394.11 = 99,685.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,311.12/225,394.11 = 99,685.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,311.12x = 225,394.11 × 99,685.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,311.12x = 22,468,612,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,612,456.11/163,311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,581.64

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