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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,428.80, 246,643.20 and 158,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,428.80, 246,643.20 and 158,985.60 is: 238,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,428.80 : 246,643.20 = 158,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,428.80/246,643.20 = 158,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,428.80x = 246,643.20 × 158,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,428.80x = 39,212,717,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,212,717,137.92/164,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,478.40

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