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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,557.70, 246,739.35 and 85,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,557.70, 246,739.35 and 85,825.70 is: 128,687.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,557.70 : 246,739.35 = 85,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,557.70/246,739.35 = 85,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,557.70x = 246,739.35 × 85,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,557.70x = 21,176,577,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176,577,431.30/164,557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,687.85

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