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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,227.40, 305,903.70 and 164,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,227.40, 305,903.70 and 164,861.40 is: 246,939.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,227.40 : 305,903.70 = 164,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,227.40/305,903.70 = 164,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,227.40x = 305,903.70 × 164,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,227.40x = 50,431,712,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,431,712,247.18/204,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,939.01

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