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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,915.60, 231,348.40 and 164,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,915.60, 231,348.40 and 164,915.60 is: 231,348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,915.60 : 231,348.40 = 164,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,915.60/231,348.40 = 164,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,915.60x = 231,348.40 × 164,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,915.60x = 38,152,960,195.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,152,960,195.04/164,915.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,348.40

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