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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,814.46, 246,544.62 and 131,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,814.46, 246,544.62 and 131,599.40 is: 196,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,814.46 : 246,544.62 = 131,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,814.46/246,544.62 = 131,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,814.46x = 246,544.62 × 131,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,814.46x = 32,445,124,065.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,445,124,065.23/164,814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,858.48

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