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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,858.85, 246,632.18 and 142,915.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,858.85, 246,632.18 and 142,915.95 is: 213,805.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,858.85 : 246,632.18 = 142,915.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,858.85/246,632.18 = 142,915.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,858.85x = 246,632.18 × 142,915.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,858.85x = 35,247,671,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,247,671,590.69/164,858.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,805.15

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