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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,961.42, 247,392.75 and 86,032.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,961.42, 247,392.75 and 86,032.59 is: 129,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,961.42 : 247,392.75 = 86,032.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,961.42/247,392.75 = 86,032.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,961.42x = 247,392.75 × 86,032.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,961.42x = 21,283,839,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,839,029.72/164,961.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,023.13

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