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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,171.52, 245,070.13 and 144,242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,171.52, 245,070.13 and 144,242.48 is: 215,320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,171.52 : 245,070.13 = 144,242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,171.52/245,070.13 = 144,242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,171.52x = 245,070.13 × 144,242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,171.52x = 35,349,523,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,349,523,325.12/164,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,320.68

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