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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,850.61, 247,317.50 and 76,166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,850.61, 247,317.50 and 76,166.82 is: 114,269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,850.61 : 247,317.50 = 76,166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,850.61/247,317.50 = 76,166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,850.61x = 247,317.50 × 76,166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,850.61x = 18,837,385,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837,385,887.93/164,850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,269.43

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