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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,001.70, 459,002.55 and 164,284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,001.70, 459,002.55 and 164,284.10 is: 246,426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,001.70 : 459,002.55 = 164,284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,001.70/459,002.55 = 164,284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,001.70x = 459,002.55 × 164,284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,001.70x = 75,406,820,824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,406,820,824.46/306,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,426.15

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