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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,750.24, 338,960.62 and 164,037.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,750.24, 338,960.62 and 164,037.29 is: 226,254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,750.24 : 338,960.62 = 164,037.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,750.24/338,960.62 = 164,037.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,750.24x = 338,960.62 × 164,037.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,750.24x = 55,602,181,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,602,181,521.52/245,750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,254.84

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