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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,143.80, 246,215.70 and 140,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,143.80, 246,215.70 and 140,524.20 is: 210,786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,143.80 : 246,215.70 = 140,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,143.80/246,215.70 = 140,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,143.80x = 246,215.70 × 140,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,143.80x = 34,599,264,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,599,264,269.94/164,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,786.30

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