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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,001.70, 246,002.55 and 164,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,001.70, 246,002.55 and 164,001.70 is: 246,002.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,001.70 : 246,002.55 = 164,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,001.70/246,002.55 = 164,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,001.70x = 246,002.55 × 164,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,001.70x = 40,344,836,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,344,836,404.34/164,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,002.55

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