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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,057.40, 246,086.19 and 45,731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,057.40, 246,086.19 and 45,731.88 is: 68,597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,057.40 : 246,086.19 = 45,731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,057.40/246,086.19 = 45,731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,057.40x = 246,086.19 × 45,731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,057.40x = 11,253,984,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,253,984,110.74/164,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,597.85

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