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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,983.20, 245,974.80 and 137,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,983.20, 245,974.80 and 137,739.20 is: 206,608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,983.20 : 245,974.80 = 137,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,983.20/245,974.80 = 137,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,983.20x = 245,974.80 × 137,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,983.20x = 33,880,372,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,880,372,172.16/163,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,608.80

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