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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,289.48, 379,660.82 and 164,606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,289.48, 379,660.82 and 164,606.64 is: 246,732.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,289.48 : 379,660.82 = 164,606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,289.48/379,660.82 = 164,606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,289.48x = 379,660.82 × 164,606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,289.48x = 62,494,691,919.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,494,691,919.84/253,289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,732.28

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