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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,744.90, 246,835.17 and 89,917.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,744.90, 246,835.17 and 89,917.50 is: 134,722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,744.90 : 246,835.17 = 89,917.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,744.90/246,835.17 = 89,917.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,744.90x = 246,835.17 × 89,917.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,744.90x = 22,194,801,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,194,801,398.48/164,744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,722.24

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