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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,145.60, 246,218.40 and 144,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,145.60, 246,218.40 and 144,462.60 is: 216,693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,145.60 : 246,218.40 = 144,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,145.60/246,218.40 = 144,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,145.60x = 246,218.40 × 144,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,145.60x = 35,569,350,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,569,350,231.84/164,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,693.90

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