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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,424.60, 246,636.90 and 155,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,424.60, 246,636.90 and 155,239.20 is: 232,858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,424.60 : 246,636.90 = 155,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,424.60/246,636.90 = 155,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,424.60x = 246,636.90 × 155,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,424.60x = 38,287,715,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,287,715,046.48/164,424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,858.80

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