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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,177.58, 246,266.40 and 39,518.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,177.58, 246,266.40 and 39,518.58 is: 59,277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,177.58 : 246,266.40 = 39,518.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,177.58/246,266.40 = 39,518.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,177.58x = 246,266.40 × 39,518.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,177.58x = 9,732,098,429.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,098,429.71/164,177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,277.88

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