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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,927.40, 247,391.10 and 71,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,927.40, 247,391.10 and 71,615.40 is: 107,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,927.40 : 247,391.10 = 71,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,927.40/247,391.10 = 71,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,927.40x = 247,391.10 × 71,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,927.40x = 17,717,012,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,717,012,582.94/164,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,423.10

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