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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,945.30, 247,279.43 and 114,877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,945.30, 247,279.43 and 114,877.58 is: 172,219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,945.30 : 247,279.43 = 114,877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,945.30/247,279.43 = 114,877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,945.30x = 247,279.43 × 114,877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,945.30x = 28,406,861,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,406,861,552.98/164,945.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,219.90

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