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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,559.70, 245,339.55 and 140,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,559.70, 245,339.55 and 140,231.70 is: 210,347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,559.70 : 245,339.55 = 140,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,559.70/245,339.55 = 140,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,559.70x = 245,339.55 × 140,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,559.70x = 34,404,382,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,404,382,173.74/163,559.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,347.55

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