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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,236.20, 412,854.30 and 164,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,236.20, 412,854.30 and 164,644.20 is: 246,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,236.20 : 412,854.30 = 164,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,236.20/412,854.30 = 164,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,236.20x = 412,854.30 × 164,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,236.20x = 67,974,065,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,974,065,940.06/275,236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,966.30

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