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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,502.40, 231,003.20 and 164,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,502.40, 231,003.20 and 164,502.40 is: 231,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,502.40 : 231,003.20 = 164,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,502.40/231,003.20 = 164,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,502.40x = 231,003.20 × 164,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,502.40x = 38,000,580,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,000,580,807.68/164,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,003.20

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