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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,821.72, 246,555.74 and 131,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,821.72, 246,555.74 and 131,606.72 is: 196,869.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,821.72 : 246,555.74 = 131,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,821.72/246,555.74 = 131,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,821.72x = 246,555.74 × 131,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,821.72x = 32,448,392,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,448,392,238.57/164,821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,869.64

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