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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,511.10, 245,266.65 and 147,440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,511.10, 245,266.65 and 147,440.70 is: 221,161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,511.10 : 245,266.65 = 147,440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,511.10/245,266.65 = 147,440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,511.10x = 245,266.65 × 147,440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,511.10x = 36,162,286,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,162,286,562.66/163,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,161.05

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