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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,050.08, 245,904.48 and 118,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,050.08, 245,904.48 and 118,962.24 is: 178,319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,050.08 : 245,904.48 = 118,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,050.08/245,904.48 = 118,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,050.08x = 245,904.48 × 118,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,050.08x = 29,253,347,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,253,347,766.84/164,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,319.62

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