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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,868.60, 247,302.90 and 153,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,868.60, 247,302.90 and 153,809.40 is: 230,714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,868.60 : 247,302.90 = 153,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,868.60/247,302.90 = 153,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,868.60x = 247,302.90 × 153,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,868.60x = 38,037,510,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,037,510,667.26/164,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,714.10

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