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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,544.88, 225,712.80 and 99,869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,544.88, 225,712.80 and 99,869.28 is: 137,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,544.88 : 225,712.80 = 99,869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,544.88/225,712.80 = 99,869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,544.88x = 225,712.80 × 99,869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,544.88x = 22,541,774,822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,541,774,822.78/163,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,832.35

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