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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,038.80, 246,058.20 and 114,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,038.80, 246,058.20 and 114,272.40 is: 171,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,038.80 : 246,058.20 = 114,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,038.80/246,058.20 = 114,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,038.80x = 246,058.20 × 114,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,038.80x = 28,117,661,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,117,661,053.68/164,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,408.60

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