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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,171.45, 246,257.21 and 39,512.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,171.45, 246,257.21 and 39,512.45 is: 59,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,171.45 : 246,257.21 = 39,512.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,171.45/246,257.21 = 39,512.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,171.45x = 246,257.21 × 39,512.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,171.45x = 9,730,224,564.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,730,224,564.76/164,171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,268.68

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