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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,806.12, 247,001.82 and 118,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,806.12, 247,001.82 and 118,150.12 is: 177,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,806.12 : 247,001.82 = 118,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,806.12/247,001.82 = 118,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,806.12x = 247,001.82 × 118,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,806.12x = 29,183,294,673.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,183,294,673.22/164,806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,076.52

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