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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,972.64, 245,993.52 and 53,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,972.64, 245,993.52 and 53,156 is: 79,745.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,972.64 : 245,993.52 = 53,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,972.64/245,993.52 = 53,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,972.64x = 245,993.52 × 53,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,972.64x = 13,076,031,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,076,031,549.12/163,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,745.20

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