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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,148.10, 363,847.35 and 164,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,148.10, 363,847.35 and 164,416.10 is: 246,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,148.10 : 363,847.35 = 164,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,148.10/363,847.35 = 164,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,148.10x = 363,847.35 × 164,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,148.10x = 59,822,362,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,822,362,282.34/243,148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,032.61

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