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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,481.80, 246,578.70 and 111,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,481.80, 246,578.70 and 111,720.20 is: 167,482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,481.80 : 246,578.70 = 111,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,481.80/246,578.70 = 111,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,481.80x = 246,578.70 × 111,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,481.80x = 27,547,821,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,547,821,679.74/164,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,482.49

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