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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,822.38, 246,977.80 and 114,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,822.38, 246,977.80 and 114,320.04 is: 171,302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,822.38 : 246,977.80 = 114,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,822.38/246,977.80 = 114,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,822.38x = 246,977.80 × 114,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,822.38x = 28,234,511,975.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,234,511,975.11/164,822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,302.66

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