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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,276.51, 306,352.45 and 164,200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,276.51, 306,352.45 and 164,200.42 is: 246,250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,276.51 : 306,352.45 = 164,200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,276.51/306,352.45 = 164,200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,276.51x = 306,352.45 × 164,200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,276.51x = 50,303,200,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,303,200,284.80/204,276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,250.54

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