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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,562.30, 245,999.55 and 146,503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,562.30, 245,999.55 and 146,503.70 is: 220,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,562.30 : 245,999.55 = 146,503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,562.30/245,999.55 = 146,503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,562.30x = 245,999.55 × 146,503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,562.30x = 36,039,844,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,039,844,273.34/163,562.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,343.22

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