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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,316.82, 456,671.07 and 164,172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,316.82, 456,671.07 and 164,172.18 is: 246,363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,316.82 : 456,671.07 = 164,172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,316.82/456,671.07 = 164,172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,316.82x = 456,671.07 × 164,172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,316.82x = 74,972,685,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,972,685,104.83/304,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,363.92

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