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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,111.49, 246,208.75 and 45,782.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,111.49, 246,208.75 and 45,782.74 is: 68,685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,111.49 : 246,208.75 = 45,782.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,111.49/246,208.75 = 45,782.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,111.49x = 246,208.75 × 45,782.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,111.49x = 11,272,110,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,272,110,832.80/164,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,685.69

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