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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,019.80, 246,029.70 and 162,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,019.80, 246,029.70 and 162,637.40 is: 243,956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,019.80 : 246,029.70 = 162,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,019.80/246,029.70 = 162,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,019.80x = 246,029.70 × 162,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,019.80x = 40,013,630,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,013,630,730.78/164,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,956.10

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