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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,638, 245,429.64 and 45,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,638, 245,429.64 and 45,321.28 is: 67,974.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,638 : 245,429.64 = 45,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,638/245,429.64 = 45,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,638x = 245,429.64 × 45,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,638x = 11,123,185,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,123,185,434.74/163,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,974.34

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