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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,385.68, 246,656.50 and 113,862.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,385.68, 246,656.50 and 113,862.39 is: 170,847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,385.68 : 246,656.50 = 113,862.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,385.68/246,656.50 = 113,862.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,385.68x = 246,656.50 × 113,862.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,385.68x = 28,084,897,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,084,897,389.42/164,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,847.60

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