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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,939.80, 247,118.10 and 146,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,939.80, 247,118.10 and 146,277.40 is: 219,157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,939.80 : 247,118.10 = 146,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,939.80/247,118.10 = 146,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,939.80x = 247,118.10 × 146,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,939.80x = 36,147,793,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,147,793,160.94/164,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,157.49

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