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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,541.80, 245,312.70 and 153,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,541.80, 245,312.70 and 153,044.20 is: 229,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,541.80 : 245,312.70 = 153,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,541.80/245,312.70 = 153,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,541.80x = 245,312.70 × 153,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,541.80x = 37,543,685,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,543,685,921.34/163,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,566.30

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