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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,028.30, 246,042.45 and 149,513.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,028.30, 246,042.45 and 149,513.10 is: 224,269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,028.30 : 246,042.45 = 149,513.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,028.30/246,042.45 = 149,513.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,028.30x = 246,042.45 × 149,513.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,028.30x = 36,786,569,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,786,569,431.10/164,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,269.65

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