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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,412.60, 246,618.90 and 155,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,412.60, 246,618.90 and 155,227.20 is: 232,840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,412.60 : 246,618.90 = 155,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,412.60/246,618.90 = 155,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,412.60x = 246,618.90 × 155,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,412.60x = 38,281,961,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,281,961,314.08/164,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,840.80

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