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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,001.40, 246,002.10 and 150,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,001.40, 246,002.10 and 150,004.60 is: 225,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,001.40 : 246,002.10 = 150,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,001.40/246,002.10 = 150,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,001.40x = 246,002.10 × 150,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,001.40x = 36,901,446,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,901,446,609.66/164,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,006.90

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