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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,197.52, 245,816.42 and 148,438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,197.52, 245,816.42 and 148,438.84 is: 222,224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,197.52 : 245,816.42 = 148,438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,197.52/245,816.42 = 148,438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,197.52x = 245,816.42 × 148,438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,197.52x = 36,488,704,237.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,488,704,237.75/164,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,224.45

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