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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,572.20, 246,858.30 and 164,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,572.20, 246,858.30 and 164,572.20 is: 246,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,572.20 : 246,858.30 = 164,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,572.20/246,858.30 = 164,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,572.20x = 246,858.30 × 164,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,572.20x = 40,626,013,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,626,013,519.26/164,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,858.30

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