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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,875.93, 247,230.73 and 117,463.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,875.93, 247,230.73 and 117,463.93 is: 176,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,875.93 : 247,230.73 = 117,463.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,875.93/247,230.73 = 117,463.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,875.93x = 247,230.73 × 117,463.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,875.93x = 29,040,693,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,040,693,162.57/164,875.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,136.65

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