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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,215.08, 245,707.50 and 116,939.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,215.08, 245,707.50 and 116,939.40 is: 174,971.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,215.08 : 245,707.50 = 116,939.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,215.08/245,707.50 = 116,939.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,215.08x = 245,707.50 × 116,939.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,215.08x = 28,732,887,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,732,887,625.50/164,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,971.07

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