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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,022.24, 245,134.64 and 119,742.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,022.24, 245,134.64 and 119,742.24 is: 178,957.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,022.24 : 245,134.64 = 119,742.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,022.24/245,134.64 = 119,742.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,022.24x = 245,134.64 × 119,742.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,022.24x = 29,352,970,895.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,352,970,895.19/164,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,957.26

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