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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,542, 531,514.70 and 164,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,542, 531,514.70 and 164,906 is: 247,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,542 : 531,514.70 = 164,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,542/531,514.70 = 164,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,542x = 531,514.70 × 164,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,542x = 87,649,963,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,649,963,118.20/354,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,220.25

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