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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,852.60, 246,622.80 and 142,909.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,852.60, 246,622.80 and 142,909.70 is: 213,795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,852.60 : 246,622.80 = 142,909.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,852.60/246,622.80 = 142,909.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,852.60x = 246,622.80 × 142,909.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,852.60x = 35,244,790,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,244,790,361.16/164,852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,795.78

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