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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,337.30, 245,005.95 and 52,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,337.30, 245,005.95 and 52,529.30 is: 78,793.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,337.30 : 245,005.95 = 52,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,337.30/245,005.95 = 52,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,337.30x = 245,005.95 × 52,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,337.30x = 12,869,991,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,869,991,049.34/163,337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,793.95

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