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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,326.27, 253,478.89 and 164,650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,326.27, 253,478.89 and 164,650.32 is: 245,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,326.27 : 253,478.89 = 164,650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,326.27/253,478.89 = 164,650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,326.27x = 253,478.89 × 164,650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,326.27x = 41,735,380,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,735,380,351.74/170,326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,031.96

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