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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,048.23, 246,072.47 and 93,878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,048.23, 246,072.47 and 93,878.34 is: 140,817.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,048.23 : 246,072.47 = 93,878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,048.23/246,072.47 = 93,878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,048.23x = 246,072.47 × 93,878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,048.23x = 23,100,875,003.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100,875,003.30/164,048.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,817.58

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