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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,727.68, 244,396.32 and 140,503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,727.68, 244,396.32 and 140,503.36 is: 209,729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,727.68 : 244,396.32 = 140,503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,727.68/244,396.32 = 140,503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,727.68x = 244,396.32 × 140,503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,727.68x = 34,338,504,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,338,504,131.64/163,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,729.38

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