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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,534.46, 245,397.92 and 161,691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,534.46, 245,397.92 and 161,691.34 is: 241,157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,534.46 : 245,397.92 = 161,691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,534.46/245,397.92 = 161,691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,534.46x = 245,397.92 × 161,691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,534.46x = 39,678,717,709.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,678,717,709.56/164,534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,157.49

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