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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,805.80, 230,961.40 and 164,805.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,805.80, 230,961.40 and 164,805.80 is: 230,961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,805.80 : 230,961.40 = 164,805.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,805.80/230,961.40 = 164,805.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,805.80x = 230,961.40 × 164,805.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,805.80x = 38,063,778,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,063,778,296.12/164,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,961.40

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