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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,812.46, 246,541.62 and 131,597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,812.46, 246,541.62 and 131,597.40 is: 196,855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,812.46 : 246,541.62 = 131,597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,812.46/246,541.62 = 131,597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,812.46x = 246,541.62 × 131,597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,812.46x = 32,444,236,183.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444,236,183.79/164,812.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,855.48

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