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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,598.20, 246,897.30 and 164,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,598.20, 246,897.30 and 164,598.20 is: 246,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,598.20 : 246,897.30 = 164,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,598.20/246,897.30 = 164,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,598.20x = 246,897.30 × 164,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,598.20x = 40,638,851,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,638,851,164.86/164,598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,897.30

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