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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,545.68, 263,466.20 and 164,473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,545.68, 263,466.20 and 164,473.98 is: 246,849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,545.68 : 263,466.20 = 164,473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,545.68/263,466.20 = 164,473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,545.68x = 263,466.20 × 164,473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,545.68x = 43,333,334,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,333,334,509.48/175,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,849.34

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