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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,116.22, 246,215.82 and 45,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,116.22, 246,215.82 and 45,787.50 is: 68,692.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,116.22 : 246,215.82 = 45,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,116.22/246,215.82 = 45,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,116.22x = 246,215.82 × 45,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,116.22x = 11,273,606,858.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,273,606,858.25/164,116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,692.83

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