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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,907.80, 245,861.70 and 114,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,907.80, 245,861.70 and 114,141.40 is: 171,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,907.80 : 245,861.70 = 114,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,907.80/245,861.70 = 114,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,907.80x = 245,861.70 × 114,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,907.80x = 28,062,998,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,062,998,644.38/163,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,212.10

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