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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,998.72, 247,542.72 and 76,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,998.72, 247,542.72 and 76,179.52 is: 114,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,998.72 : 247,542.72 = 76,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,998.72/247,542.72 = 76,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,998.72x = 247,542.72 × 76,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,998.72x = 18,857,685,589.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,857,685,589.09/164,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,289.89

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