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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,853.84, 247,111.12 and 74,959.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,853.84, 247,111.12 and 74,959.08 is: 112,361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,853.84 : 247,111.12 = 74,959.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,853.84/247,111.12 = 74,959.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,853.84x = 247,111.12 × 74,959.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,853.84x = 18,523,222,212.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523,222,212.97/164,853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,361.48

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