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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,211.60, 246,317.40 and 144,528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,211.60, 246,317.40 and 144,528.60 is: 216,792.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,211.60 : 246,317.40 = 144,528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,211.60/246,317.40 = 144,528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,211.60x = 246,317.40 × 144,528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,211.60x = 35,599,908,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,599,908,977.64/164,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,792.90

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