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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,048.58, 245,902.23 and 118,960.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,048.58, 245,902.23 and 118,960.74 is: 178,317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,048.58 : 245,902.23 = 118,960.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,048.58/245,902.23 = 118,960.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,048.58x = 245,902.23 × 118,960.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,048.58x = 29,252,711,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,252,711,248.45/164,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,317.37

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