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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,923.74, 246,966.93 and 138,199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,923.74, 246,966.93 and 138,199.46 is: 206,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,923.74 : 246,966.93 = 138,199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,923.74/246,966.93 = 138,199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,923.74x = 246,966.93 × 138,199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,923.74x = 34,130,695,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,130,695,129.02/164,923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,948.35

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