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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,423.60, 246,635.40 and 155,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,423.60, 246,635.40 and 155,238.20 is: 232,857.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,423.60 : 246,635.40 = 155,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,423.60/246,635.40 = 155,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,423.60x = 246,635.40 × 155,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,423.60x = 38,287,235,552.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,287,235,552.28/164,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,857.30

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