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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,189.18, 246,327.63 and 59,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,189.18, 246,327.63 and 59,009.06 is: 88,529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,189.18 : 246,327.63 = 59,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,189.18/246,327.63 = 59,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,189.18x = 246,327.63 × 59,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,189.18x = 14,535,561,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,535,561,898.33/164,189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,529.35

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