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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,039.38, 246,059.17 and 45,713.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,039.38, 246,059.17 and 45,713.84 is: 68,570.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,039.38 : 246,059.17 = 45,713.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,039.38/246,059.17 = 45,713.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,039.38x = 246,059.17 × 45,713.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,039.38x = 11,248,308,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,248,308,183.33/164,039.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,570.78

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