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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,819.20, 247,228.80 and 161,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,819.20, 247,228.80 and 161,903.20 is: 242,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,819.20 : 247,228.80 = 161,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,819.20/247,228.80 = 161,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,819.20x = 247,228.80 × 161,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,819.20x = 40,027,133,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027,133,852.16/164,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,854.80

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