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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,275.48, 245,967.99 and 85,223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,275.48, 245,967.99 and 85,223.63 is: 127,604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,275.48 : 245,967.99 = 85,223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,275.48/245,967.99 = 85,223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,275.48x = 245,967.99 × 85,223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,275.48x = 20,962,284,362.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962,284,362.75/164,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,604.47

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