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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,038.20, 246,203.10 and 140,418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,038.20, 246,203.10 and 140,418.60 is: 210,752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,038.20 : 246,203.10 = 140,418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,038.20/246,203.10 = 140,418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,038.20x = 246,203.10 × 140,418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,038.20x = 34,571,494,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571,494,617.66/164,038.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,752.71

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