Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,238.26, 246,356.84 and 39,579.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 164,238.26, 246,356.84 and 39,579.26 is: 59,368.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,238.26 : 246,356.84 = 39,579.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,238.26/246,356.84 = 39,579.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,238.26x = 246,356.84 × 39,579.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,238.26x = 9,750,620,290.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,750,620,290.30/164,238.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,368.75
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