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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,486.40, 246,729.60 and 105,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,486.40, 246,729.60 and 105,437.40 is: 158,156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,486.40 : 246,729.60 = 105,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,486.40/246,729.60 = 105,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,486.40x = 246,729.60 × 105,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,486.40x = 26,014,527,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014,527,527.04/164,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,156.10

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