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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,004.40, 246,006.60 and 152,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,004.40, 246,006.60 and 152,340.40 is: 228,510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,004.40 : 246,006.60 = 152,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,004.40/246,006.60 = 152,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,004.40x = 246,006.60 × 152,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,004.40x = 37,476,743,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,476,743,846.64/164,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,510.60

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