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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,316.33, 317,490.21 and 164,388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,316.33, 317,490.21 and 164,388.18 is: 245,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,316.33 : 317,490.21 = 164,388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,316.33/317,490.21 = 164,388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,316.33x = 317,490.21 × 164,388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,316.33x = 52,191,637,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,191,637,789.72/212,316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,820.18

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