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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,853.63, 246,895.90 and 120,370.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,853.63, 246,895.90 and 120,370.05 is: 180,274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,853.63 : 246,895.90 = 120,370.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,853.63/246,895.90 = 120,370.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,853.63x = 246,895.90 × 120,370.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,853.63x = 29,718,871,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,718,871,526.87/164,853.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,274.29

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