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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,145.60, 246,412.80 and 162,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,145.60, 246,412.80 and 162,979.20 is: 244,661.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,145.60 : 246,412.80 = 162,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,145.60/246,412.80 = 162,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,145.60x = 246,412.80 × 162,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,145.60x = 40,160,161,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,160,161,013.76/164,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,661.82

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