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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,951.40, 247,427.10 and 131,490.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,951.40, 247,427.10 and 131,490.30 is: 197,235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,951.40 : 247,427.10 = 131,490.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,951.40/247,427.10 = 131,490.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,951.40x = 247,427.10 × 131,490.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,951.40x = 32,534,263,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534,263,607.13/164,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,235.45

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