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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,071.16, 246,120.62 and 45,742.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,071.16, 246,120.62 and 45,742.61 is: 68,617.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,071.16 : 246,120.62 = 45,742.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,071.16/246,120.62 = 45,742.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,071.16x = 246,120.62 × 45,742.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,071.16x = 11,258,198,074.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,258,198,074.30/164,071.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,617.78

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