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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,158.32, 246,237.45 and 39,499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,158.32, 246,237.45 and 39,499.32 is: 59,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,158.32 : 246,237.45 = 39,499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,158.32/246,237.45 = 39,499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,158.32x = 246,237.45 × 39,499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,158.32x = 9,726,211,833.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726,211,833.53/164,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,248.97

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