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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,906.82, 247,396.50 and 93,862.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,906.82, 247,396.50 and 93,862.86 is: 140,814.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,906.82 : 247,396.50 = 93,862.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,906.82/247,396.50 = 93,862.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,906.82x = 247,396.50 × 93,862.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,906.82x = 23,221,343,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221,343,043.99/164,906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,814.93

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