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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,956.48, 225,784.32 and 142,436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,956.48, 225,784.32 and 142,436.48 is: 196,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,956.48 : 225,784.32 = 142,436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,956.48/225,784.32 = 142,436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,956.48x = 225,784.32 × 142,436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,956.48x = 32,159,923,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159,923,779.99/163,956.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,149.15

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