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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,544.77, 275,148.52 and 163,132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,544.77, 275,148.52 and 163,132.57 is: 224,940.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,544.77 : 275,148.52 = 163,132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,544.77/275,148.52 = 163,132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,544.77x = 275,148.52 × 163,132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,544.77x = 44,885,685,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,885,685,199.30/199,544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,940.42

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