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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,812.73, 246,542.27 and 131,597.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,812.73, 246,542.27 and 131,597.73 is: 196,856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,812.73 : 246,542.27 = 131,597.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,812.73/246,542.27 = 131,597.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,812.73x = 246,542.27 × 131,597.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,812.73x = 32,444,402,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444,402,423.06/164,812.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,856.17

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