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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,177.22, 246,265.86 and 39,518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,177.22, 246,265.86 and 39,518.22 is: 59,277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,177.22 : 246,265.86 = 39,518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,177.22/246,265.86 = 39,518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,177.22x = 246,265.86 × 39,518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,177.22x = 9,731,988,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,731,988,433.97/164,177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,277.34

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