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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,866.70, 379,737.45 and 164,511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,866.70, 379,737.45 and 164,511.90 is: 247,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,866.70 : 379,737.45 = 164,511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,866.70/379,737.45 = 164,511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,866.70x = 379,737.45 × 164,511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,866.70x = 62,471,329,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,471,329,400.66/252,866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,052.42

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