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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,194.93, 245,923.33 and 99,979.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,194.93, 245,923.33 and 99,979.14 is: 149,743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,194.93 : 245,923.33 = 99,979.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,194.93/245,923.33 = 99,979.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,194.93x = 245,923.33 × 99,979.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,194.93x = 24,587,203,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,587,203,039.34/164,194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,743.98

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