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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,159.84, 246,251.68 and 58,979.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,159.84, 246,251.68 and 58,979.68 is: 88,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,159.84 : 246,251.68 = 58,979.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,159.84/246,251.68 = 58,979.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,159.84x = 246,251.68 × 58,979.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,159.84x = 14,523,845,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,845,285.86/164,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,473.80

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