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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,214.30, 358,821.45 and 164,564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,214.30, 358,821.45 and 164,564.70 is: 246,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,214.30 : 358,821.45 = 164,564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,214.30/358,821.45 = 164,564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,214.30x = 358,821.45 × 164,564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,214.30x = 59,049,344,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049,344,272.82/239,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,847.05

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