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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,328.03, 245,951.34 and 142,516.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,328.03, 245,951.34 and 142,516.33 is: 214,611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,328.03 : 245,951.34 = 142,516.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,328.03/245,951.34 = 142,516.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,328.03x = 245,951.34 × 142,516.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,328.03x = 35,052,081,186.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052,081,186.07/163,328.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,611.55

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