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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,046.30, 246,069.45 and 53,238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,046.30, 246,069.45 and 53,238.30 is: 79,857.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,046.30 : 246,069.45 = 53,238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,046.30/246,069.45 = 53,238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,046.30x = 246,069.45 × 53,238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,046.30x = 13,100,319,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,100,319,199.94/164,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,857.45

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