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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,007.70, 412,511.55 and 164,415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,007.70, 412,511.55 and 164,415.70 is: 246,623.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,007.70 : 412,511.55 = 164,415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,007.70/412,511.55 = 164,415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,007.70x = 412,511.55 × 164,415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,007.70x = 67,823,375,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,823,375,251.34/275,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,623.55

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