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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,956.70, 247,010.93 and 114,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,956.70, 247,010.93 and 114,283.58 is: 171,131.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,956.70 : 247,010.93 = 114,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,956.70/247,010.93 = 114,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,956.70x = 247,010.93 × 114,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,956.70x = 28,229,292,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,229,292,644.47/164,956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,131.53

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