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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,256.10, 364,009.35 and 164,524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,256.10, 364,009.35 and 164,524.10 is: 246,194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,256.10 : 364,009.35 = 164,524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,256.10/364,009.35 = 164,524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,256.10x = 364,009.35 × 164,524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,256.10x = 59,888,310,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,888,310,700.34/243,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,194.49

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