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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,806.51, 246,532.98 and 131,591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,806.51, 246,532.98 and 131,591.44 is: 196,846.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,806.51 : 246,532.98 = 131,591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,806.51/246,532.98 = 131,591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,806.51x = 246,532.98 × 131,591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,806.51x = 32,441,629,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441,629,845.69/164,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,846.77

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