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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,573.67, 246,438.86 and 113,902.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,573.67, 246,438.86 and 113,902.50 is: 170,561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,573.67 : 246,438.86 = 113,902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,573.67/246,438.86 = 113,902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,573.67x = 246,438.86 × 113,902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,573.67x = 28,070,002,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,070,002,605.78/164,573.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,561.93

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