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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,960.20, 247,440.30 and 139,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,960.20, 247,440.30 and 139,040.20 is: 208,560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,960.20 : 247,440.30 = 139,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,960.20/247,440.30 = 139,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,960.20x = 247,440.30 × 139,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,960.20x = 34,404,148,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,404,148,800.06/164,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,560.30

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