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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,114.40, 246,023.10 and 114,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,114.40, 246,023.10 and 114,218.40 is: 171,224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,114.40 : 246,023.10 = 114,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,114.40/246,023.10 = 114,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,114.40x = 246,023.10 × 114,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,114.40x = 28,100,364,845.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100,364,845.04/164,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,224.25

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