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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,818.20, 247,227.30 and 161,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,818.20, 247,227.30 and 161,902.20 is: 242,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,818.20 : 247,227.30 = 161,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,818.20/247,227.30 = 161,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,818.20x = 247,227.30 × 161,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,818.20x = 40,026,643,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,026,643,770.06/164,818.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,853.30

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