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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,015.70, 412,523.55 and 164,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,015.70, 412,523.55 and 164,423.70 is: 246,635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,015.70 : 412,523.55 = 164,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,015.70/412,523.55 = 164,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,015.70x = 412,523.55 × 164,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,015.70x = 67,828,648,428.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,828,648,428.14/275,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,635.55

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