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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,256.30, 433,884.45 and 164,840.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,256.30, 433,884.45 and 164,840.30 is: 247,260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,256.30 : 433,884.45 = 164,840.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,256.30/433,884.45 = 164,840.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,256.30x = 433,884.45 × 164,840.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,256.30x = 71,521,642,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,521,642,903.34/289,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,260.45

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