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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,253.60, 245,192.36 and 144,324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,253.60, 245,192.36 and 144,324.59 is: 215,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,253.60 : 245,192.36 = 144,324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,253.60/245,192.36 = 144,324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,253.60x = 245,192.36 × 144,324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,253.60x = 35,387,284,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,387,284,880.55/164,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,442.98

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