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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,004.20, 246,006.30 and 148,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,004.20, 246,006.30 and 148,257.80 is: 222,386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,004.20 : 246,006.30 = 148,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,004.20/246,006.30 = 148,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,004.20x = 246,006.30 × 148,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,004.20x = 36,472,352,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,472,352,824.14/164,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,386.70

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