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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,629.32, 246,978.40 and 93,584.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,629.32, 246,978.40 and 93,584.62 is: 140,396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,629.32 : 246,978.40 = 93,584.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,629.32/246,978.40 = 93,584.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,629.32x = 246,978.40 × 93,584.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,629.32x = 23,113,379,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,113,379,712.21/164,629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,396.50

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