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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,024.40, 245,905.20 and 150,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,024.40, 245,905.20 and 150,902.40 is: 226,232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,024.40 : 245,905.20 = 150,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,024.40/245,905.20 = 150,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,024.40x = 245,905.20 × 150,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,024.40x = 37,107,684,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,107,684,852.48/164,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,232.71

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