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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,610.40, 246,915.60 and 146,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,610.40, 246,915.60 and 146,239.60 is: 219,359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,610.40 : 246,915.60 = 146,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,610.40/246,915.60 = 146,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,610.40x = 246,915.60 × 146,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,610.40x = 36,108,838,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,108,838,577.76/164,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,359.40

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