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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,837, 245,794.50 and 53,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,837, 245,794.50 and 53,029 is: 79,556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,837 : 245,794.50 = 53,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,837/245,794.50 = 53,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,837x = 245,794.50 × 53,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,837x = 13,034,236,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,034,236,540.50/163,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,556.12

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