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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,879.70, 247,319.55 and 142,329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,879.70, 247,319.55 and 142,329.30 is: 213,493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,879.70 : 247,319.55 = 142,329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,879.70/247,319.55 = 142,329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,879.70x = 247,319.55 × 142,329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,879.70x = 35,200,818,427.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200,818,427.82/164,879.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,493.95

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