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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,934.60, 245,901.90 and 162,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,934.60, 245,901.90 and 162,768.20 is: 244,152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,934.60 : 245,901.90 = 162,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,934.60/245,901.90 = 162,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,934.60x = 245,901.90 × 162,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,934.60x = 40,025,009,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,025,009,639.58/163,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,152.30

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