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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,242.40, 316,280.40 and 164,586.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,242.40, 316,280.40 and 164,586.40 is: 246,425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,242.40 : 316,280.40 = 164,586.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,242.40/316,280.40 = 164,586.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,242.40x = 316,280.40 × 164,586.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,242.40x = 52,055,452,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,055,452,426.56/211,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,425.21

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