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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,284.48, 379,653.35 and 164,601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,284.48, 379,653.35 and 164,601.63 is: 246,724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,284.48 : 379,653.35 = 164,601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,284.48/379,653.35 = 164,601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,284.48x = 379,653.35 × 164,601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,284.48x = 62,491,559,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,491,559,421.95/253,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,724.79

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