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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,257.83, 246,193.57 and 74,195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,257.83, 246,193.57 and 74,195.42 is: 111,205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,257.83 : 246,193.57 = 74,195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,257.83/246,193.57 = 74,195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,257.83x = 246,193.57 × 74,195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,257.83x = 18,266,435,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266,435,327.45/164,257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,205.87

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