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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,224.46, 245,856.89 and 148,465.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,224.46, 245,856.89 and 148,465.91 is: 222,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,224.46 : 245,856.89 = 148,465.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,224.46/245,856.89 = 148,465.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,224.46x = 245,856.89 × 148,465.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,224.46x = 36,501,364,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,501,364,932.01/164,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,265.10

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