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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,546.20, 245,319.30 and 140,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,546.20, 245,319.30 and 140,218.20 is: 210,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,546.20 : 245,319.30 = 140,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,546.20/245,319.30 = 140,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,546.20x = 245,319.30 × 140,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,546.20x = 34,398,230,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,398,230,671.26/163,546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,327.30

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