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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,329.03, 245,952.84 and 142,517.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,329.03, 245,952.84 and 142,517.33 is: 214,613.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,329.03 : 245,952.84 = 142,517.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,329.03/245,952.84 = 142,517.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,329.03x = 245,952.84 × 142,517.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,329.03x = 35,052,542,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052,542,062.72/163,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,613.05

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