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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,007.68, 423,011.52 and 164,499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,007.68, 423,011.52 and 164,499.36 is: 246,749.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,007.68 : 423,011.52 = 164,499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,007.68/423,011.52 = 164,499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,007.68x = 423,011.52 × 164,499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,007.68x = 69,585,124,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,585,124,312.63/282,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,749.04

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