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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,140.01, 356,284.22 and 164,946.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,140.01, 356,284.22 and 164,946.17 is: 227,658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,140.01 : 356,284.22 = 164,946.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,140.01/356,284.22 = 164,946.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,140.01x = 356,284.22 × 164,946.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,140.01x = 58,767,717,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,767,717,520.44/258,140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,658.31

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