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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,752.70, 253,129.05 and 164,864.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,752.70, 253,129.05 and 164,864.70 is: 247,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,752.70 : 253,129.05 = 164,864.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,752.70/253,129.05 = 164,864.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,752.70x = 253,129.05 × 164,864.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,752.70x = 41,732,044,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,732,044,889.54/168,752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,297.05

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