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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,055.70, 229,833.50 and 164,055.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,055.70, 229,833.50 and 164,055.70 is: 229,833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,055.70 : 229,833.50 = 164,055.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,055.70/229,833.50 = 164,055.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,055.70x = 229,833.50 × 164,055.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,055.70x = 37,705,495,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,705,495,725.95/164,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,833.50

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