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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,338.31, 245,966.85 and 142,526.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,338.31, 245,966.85 and 142,526.58 is: 214,627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,338.31 : 245,966.85 = 142,526.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,338.31/245,966.85 = 142,526.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,338.31x = 245,966.85 × 142,526.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,338.31x = 35,056,813,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,056,813,923.87/163,338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,627.02

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