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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,845.14, 247,298.46 and 74,894.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,845.14, 247,298.46 and 74,894.16 is: 112,355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,845.14 : 247,298.46 = 74,894.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,845.14/247,298.46 = 74,894.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,845.14x = 247,298.46 × 74,894.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,845.14x = 18,521,210,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,521,210,430.99/164,845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,355.21

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