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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,278.08, 338,356.56 and 164,728.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,278.08, 338,356.56 and 164,728.44 is: 227,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,278.08 : 338,356.56 = 164,728.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,278.08/338,356.56 = 164,728.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,278.08x = 338,356.56 × 164,728.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,278.08x = 55,736,948,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,736,948,292.57/245,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,239.83

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