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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,761.67, 246,860.37 and 89,934.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,761.67, 246,860.37 and 89,934.33 is: 134,747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,761.67 : 246,860.37 = 89,934.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,761.67/246,860.37 = 89,934.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,761.67x = 246,860.37 × 89,934.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,761.67x = 22,201,221,979.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201,221,979.50/164,761.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,747.50

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