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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,685.76, 351,487.20 and 164,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,685.76, 351,487.20 and 164,230 is: 226,650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,685.76 : 351,487.20 = 164,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,685.76/351,487.20 = 164,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,685.76x = 351,487.20 × 164,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,685.76x = 57,724,742,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724,742,856/254,685.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,650.85

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