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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,814, 247,270.14 and 116,874.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,814, 247,270.14 and 116,874.96 is: 175,347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,814 : 247,270.14 = 116,874.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,814/247,270.14 = 116,874.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,814x = 247,270.14 × 116,874.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,814x = 28,899,687,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899,687,721.69/164,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,347.29

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