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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,989.68, 225,829.32 and 142,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,989.68, 225,829.32 and 142,469.60 is: 196,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,989.68 : 225,829.32 = 142,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,989.68/225,829.32 = 142,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,989.68x = 225,829.32 × 142,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,989.68x = 32,173,812,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,173,812,888.67/163,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,194.13

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