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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,002.60, 246,003.90 and 58,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,002.60, 246,003.90 and 58,832.20 is: 88,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,002.60 : 246,003.90 = 58,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,002.60/246,003.90 = 58,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,002.60x = 246,003.90 × 58,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,002.60x = 14,472,950,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,472,950,645.58/164,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,248.30

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