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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,046.45, 229,820.55 and 164,046.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,046.45, 229,820.55 and 164,046.45 is: 229,820.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,046.45 : 229,820.55 = 164,046.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,046.45/229,820.55 = 164,046.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,046.45x = 229,820.55 × 164,046.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,046.45x = 37,701,245,364.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,701,245,364.55/164,046.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,820.55

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