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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,947.24, 225,770.76 and 142,427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,947.24, 225,770.76 and 142,427.16 is: 196,135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,947.24 : 225,770.76 = 142,427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,947.24/225,770.76 = 142,427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,947.24x = 225,770.76 × 142,427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,947.24x = 32,155,888,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,155,888,157.84/163,947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,135.59

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