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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,243.60, 363,990.60 and 164,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,243.60, 363,990.60 and 164,511.60 is: 246,175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,243.60 : 363,990.60 = 164,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,243.60/363,990.60 = 164,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,243.60x = 363,990.60 × 164,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,243.60x = 59,880,675,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,880,675,990.96/243,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,175.75

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