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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,175.57, 246,263.40 and 39,516.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,175.57, 246,263.40 and 39,516.57 is: 59,274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,175.57 : 246,263.40 = 39,516.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,175.57/246,263.40 = 39,516.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,175.57x = 246,263.40 × 39,516.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,175.57x = 9,731,484,884.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,731,484,884.54/164,175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,274.87

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