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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,817.63, 246,970.68 and 114,315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,817.63, 246,970.68 and 114,315.26 is: 171,295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,817.63 : 246,970.68 = 114,315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,817.63/246,970.68 = 114,315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,817.63x = 246,970.68 × 114,315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,817.63x = 28,232,516,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232,516,261.72/164,817.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,295.49

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