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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,813.73, 247,072.96 and 85,837.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,813.73, 247,072.96 and 85,837.51 is: 128,679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,813.73 : 247,072.96 = 85,837.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,813.73/247,072.96 = 85,837.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,813.73x = 247,072.96 × 85,837.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,813.73x = 21,208,127,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208,127,674.73/164,813.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,679.37

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