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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,148.57, 246,222.86 and 39,489.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,148.57, 246,222.86 and 39,489.57 is: 59,234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,148.57 : 246,222.86 = 39,489.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,148.57/246,222.86 = 39,489.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,148.57x = 246,222.86 × 39,489.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,148.57x = 9,723,234,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,723,234,668.12/164,148.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,234.36

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