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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,542.88, 225,710.04 and 99,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,542.88, 225,710.04 and 99,867.28 is: 137,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,542.88 : 225,710.04 = 99,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,542.88/225,710.04 = 99,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,542.88x = 225,710.04 × 99,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,542.88x = 22,541,047,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,541,047,763.49/163,542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,829.59

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