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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,818.19, 246,971.53 and 114,315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,818.19, 246,971.53 and 114,315.81 is: 171,296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,818.19 : 246,971.53 = 114,315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,818.19/246,971.53 = 114,315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,818.19x = 246,971.53 × 114,315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,818.19x = 28,232,749,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232,749,715.64/164,818.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,296.32

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