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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,515.80, 230,847 and 164,515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,515.80, 230,847 and 164,515.80 is: 230,847

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,515.80 : 230,847 = 164,515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,515.80/230,847 = 164,515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,515.80x = 230,847 × 164,515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,515.80x = 37,977,978,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,977,978,882.60/164,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,847

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