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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,806.80, 231,254.40 and 164,806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,806.80, 231,254.40 and 164,806.80 is: 231,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,806.80 : 231,254.40 = 164,806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,806.80/231,254.40 = 164,806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,806.80x = 231,254.40 × 164,806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,806.80x = 38,112,297,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112,297,649.92/164,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,254.40

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