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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,979.20, 245,968.80 and 154,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,979.20, 245,968.80 and 154,302.40 is: 231,453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,979.20 : 245,968.80 = 154,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,979.20/245,968.80 = 154,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,979.20x = 245,968.80 × 154,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,979.20x = 37,953,576,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,953,576,165.12/163,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,453.60

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