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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,144.80, 379,717.20 and 164,498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,144.80, 379,717.20 and 164,498.40 is: 246,747.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,144.80 : 379,717.20 = 164,498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,144.80/379,717.20 = 164,498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,144.80x = 379,717.20 × 164,498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,144.80x = 62,462,871,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,462,871,852.48/253,144.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,747.60

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