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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,358.40, 353,037.60 and 164,499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,358.40, 353,037.60 and 164,499.60 is: 246,749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,358.40 : 353,037.60 = 164,499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,358.40/353,037.60 = 164,499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,358.40x = 353,037.60 × 164,499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,358.40x = 58,074,543,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,074,543,984.96/235,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,749.40

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