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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,540.80, 230,882 and 164,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,540.80, 230,882 and 164,540.80 is: 230,882

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,540.80 : 230,882 = 164,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,540.80/230,882 = 164,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,540.80x = 230,882 × 164,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,540.80x = 37,989,508,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,989,508,985.60/164,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,882

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