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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,118.22, 246,218.82 and 45,789.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,118.22, 246,218.82 and 45,789.50 is: 68,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,118.22 : 246,218.82 = 45,789.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,118.22/246,218.82 = 45,789.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,118.22x = 246,218.82 × 45,789.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,118.22x = 11,274,236,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,274,236,658.39/164,118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,695.83

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