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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,087.80, 246,131.70 and 140,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,087.80, 246,131.70 and 140,468.20 is: 210,702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,087.80 : 246,131.70 = 140,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,087.80/246,131.70 = 140,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,087.80x = 246,131.70 × 140,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,087.80x = 34,573,676,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,573,676,861.94/164,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,702.30

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