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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,804.51, 246,529.98 and 131,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,804.51, 246,529.98 and 131,589.44 is: 196,843.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,804.51 : 246,529.98 = 131,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,804.51/246,529.98 = 131,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,804.51x = 246,529.98 × 131,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,804.51x = 32,440,742,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,440,742,011.41/164,804.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,843.78

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