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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,142.72, 246,389.04 and 158,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,142.72, 246,389.04 and 158,194.08 is: 237,459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,142.72 : 246,389.04 = 158,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,142.72/246,389.04 = 158,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,142.72x = 246,389.04 × 158,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,142.72x = 38,977,287,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,977,287,504.88/164,142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,459.74

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