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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,351, 224,724.54 and 156,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,351, 224,724.54 and 156,352.60 is: 215,096.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,351 : 224,724.54 = 156,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,351/224,724.54 = 156,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,351x = 224,724.54 × 156,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,351x = 35,136,266,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,136,266,112.80/163,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,096.73

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