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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,057.10, 245,429.55 and 142,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,057.10, 245,429.55 and 142,114.20 is: 212,602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,057.10 : 245,429.55 = 142,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,057.10/245,429.55 = 142,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,057.10x = 245,429.55 × 142,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,057.10x = 34,879,024,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,879,024,154.61/164,057.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,602.95

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