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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,459.28, 245,498.91 and 144,530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,459.28, 245,498.91 and 144,530.76 is: 215,750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,459.28 : 245,498.91 = 144,530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,459.28/245,498.91 = 144,530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,459.28x = 245,498.91 × 144,530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,459.28x = 35,482,144,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,482,144,041.47/164,459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,750.33

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