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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,429.60, 246,644.40 and 139,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,429.60, 246,644.40 and 139,935.20 is: 209,902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,429.60 : 246,644.40 = 139,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,429.60/246,644.40 = 139,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,429.60x = 246,644.40 × 139,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,429.60x = 34,514,233,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514,233,442.88/164,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,902.80

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