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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,989.60, 245,984.40 and 58,819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,989.60, 245,984.40 and 58,819.20 is: 88,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,989.60 : 245,984.40 = 58,819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,989.60/245,984.40 = 58,819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,989.60x = 245,984.40 × 58,819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,989.60x = 14,468,605,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,468,605,620.48/163,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,228.80

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