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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,490.30, 246,735.45 and 146,994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,490.30, 246,735.45 and 146,994.30 is: 220,491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,490.30 : 246,735.45 = 146,994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,490.30/246,735.45 = 146,994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,490.30x = 246,735.45 × 146,994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,490.30x = 36,268,704,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,268,704,757.94/164,490.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,491.45

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