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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,499.80, 246,749.70 and 161,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,499.80, 246,749.70 and 161,875.40 is: 242,813.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,499.80 : 246,749.70 = 161,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,499.80/246,749.70 = 161,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,499.80x = 246,749.70 × 161,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,499.80x = 39,942,706,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942,706,387.38/164,499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,813.10

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