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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,256.12, 245,217.51 and 158,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,256.12, 245,217.51 and 158,424.12 is: 236,510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,256.12 : 245,217.51 = 158,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,256.12/245,217.51 = 158,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,256.12x = 245,217.51 × 158,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,256.12x = 38,848,368,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,848,368,230.34/164,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,510.93

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