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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,326.83, 245,841.71 and 124,460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,326.83, 245,841.71 and 124,460.69 is: 186,199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,326.83 : 245,841.71 = 124,460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,326.83/245,841.71 = 124,460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,326.83x = 245,841.71 × 124,460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,326.83x = 30,597,627,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,597,627,005.87/164,326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,199.83

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