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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,003.40, 246,005.10 and 150,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,003.40, 246,005.10 and 150,006.60 is: 225,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,003.40 : 246,005.10 = 150,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,003.40/246,005.10 = 150,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,003.40x = 246,005.10 × 150,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,003.40x = 36,902,388,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,902,388,633.66/164,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,009.90

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