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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,723.64, 244,966.34 and 159,474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,723.64, 244,966.34 and 159,474.84 is: 237,160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,723.64 : 244,966.34 = 159,474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,723.64/244,966.34 = 159,474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,723.64x = 244,966.34 × 159,474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,723.64x = 39,065,967,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,065,967,876.89/164,723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,160.66

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