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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,684, 245,525.32 and 45,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,684, 245,525.32 and 45,355 is: 68,032.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,684 : 245,525.32 = 45,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,684/245,525.32 = 45,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,684x = 245,525.32 × 45,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,684x = 11,135,800,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135,800,888.60/163,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,032.31

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