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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,150.21, 516,235.50 and 164,254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,150.21, 516,235.50 and 164,254.59 is: 246,386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,150.21 : 516,235.50 = 164,254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,150.21/516,235.50 = 164,254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,150.21x = 516,235.50 × 164,254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,150.21x = 84,794,051,715.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,794,051,715.87/344,150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,386.75

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