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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,392.48, 225,315.12 and 153,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,392.48, 225,315.12 and 153,867.84 is: 212,180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,392.48 : 225,315.12 = 153,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,392.48/225,315.12 = 153,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,392.48x = 225,315.12 × 153,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,392.48x = 34,668,750,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,668,750,833.74/163,392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,180.82

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