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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,932.10, 245,898.15 and 146,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,932.10, 245,898.15 and 146,217.40 is: 219,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,932.10 : 245,898.15 = 146,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,932.10/245,898.15 = 146,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,932.10x = 245,898.15 × 146,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,932.10x = 35,954,588,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,954,588,157.81/163,932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,326.10

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