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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,881.90, 231,534.50 and 164,881.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,881.90, 231,534.50 and 164,881.90 is: 231,534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,881.90 : 231,534.50 = 164,881.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,881.90/231,534.50 = 164,881.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,881.90x = 231,534.50 × 164,881.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,881.90x = 38,175,848,275.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175,848,275.55/164,881.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,534.50

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