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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,158.82, 246,238.20 and 39,499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,158.82, 246,238.20 and 39,499.82 is: 59,249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,158.82 : 246,238.20 = 39,499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,158.82/246,238.20 = 39,499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,158.82x = 246,238.20 × 39,499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,158.82x = 9,726,364,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726,364,577.12/164,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,249.72

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