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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,124.80, 379,687.20 and 164,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,124.80, 379,687.20 and 164,478.40 is: 246,717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,124.80 : 379,687.20 = 164,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,124.80/379,687.20 = 164,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,124.80x = 379,687.20 × 164,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,124.80x = 62,450,343,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,450,343,156.48/253,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,717.60

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