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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,907.40, 231,570.20 and 164,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,907.40, 231,570.20 and 164,907.40 is: 231,570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,907.40 : 231,570.20 = 164,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,907.40/231,570.20 = 164,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,907.40x = 231,570.20 × 164,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,907.40x = 38,187,639,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,187,639,599.48/164,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,570.20

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