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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,562.30, 231,009.30 and 164,562.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,562.30, 231,009.30 and 164,562.30 is: 231,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,562.30 : 231,009.30 = 164,562.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,562.30/231,009.30 = 164,562.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,562.30x = 231,009.30 × 164,562.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,562.30x = 38,015,421,729.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,015,421,729.39/164,562.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,009.30

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