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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,122.86, 338,294.04 and 164,717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,122.86, 338,294.04 and 164,717.82 is: 227,327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,122.86 : 338,294.04 = 164,717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,122.86/338,294.04 = 164,717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,122.86x = 338,294.04 × 164,717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,122.86x = 55,723,056,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,723,056,787.79/245,122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,327.05

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