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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,966.40, 247,449.60 and 105,917.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,966.40, 247,449.60 and 105,917.40 is: 158,876.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,966.40 : 247,449.60 = 105,917.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,966.40/247,449.60 = 105,917.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,966.40x = 247,449.60 × 105,917.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,966.40x = 26,209,218,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,209,218,263.04/164,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,876.10

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