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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,862.60, 247,038.12 and 114,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,862.60, 247,038.12 and 114,360.24 is: 171,362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,862.60 : 247,038.12 = 114,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,862.60/247,038.12 = 114,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,862.60x = 247,038.12 × 114,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,862.60x = 28,251,338,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,251,338,692.35/164,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,362.93

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