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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,707.16, 255,644.52 and 163,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,707.16, 255,644.52 and 163,006.08 is: 224,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,707.16 : 255,644.52 = 163,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,707.16/255,644.52 = 163,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,707.16x = 255,644.52 × 163,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,707.16x = 41,671,611,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,671,611,078.68/185,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,394.21

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