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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,217.08, 245,710.50 and 116,941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,217.08, 245,710.50 and 116,941.40 is: 174,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,217.08 : 245,710.50 = 116,941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,217.08/245,710.50 = 116,941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,217.08x = 245,710.50 × 116,941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,217.08x = 28,733,729,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,733,729,864.70/164,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,974.06

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