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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,827.42, 247,442.97 and 108,714.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,827.42, 247,442.97 and 108,714.46 is: 163,204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,827.42 : 247,442.97 = 108,714.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,827.42/247,442.97 = 108,714.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,827.42x = 247,442.97 × 108,714.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,827.42x = 26,900,628,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900,628,864.35/164,827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,204.82

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