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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,431.28, 225,544.80 and 123,073.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,431.28, 225,544.80 and 123,073.84 is: 169,849.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,431.28 : 225,544.80 = 123,073.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,431.28/225,544.80 = 123,073.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,431.28x = 225,544.80 × 123,073.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,431.28x = 27,758,664,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,758,664,628.03/163,431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,849.15

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