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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,242.02, 246,399.96 and 59,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,242.02, 246,399.96 and 59,061 is: 88,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,242.02 : 246,399.96 = 59,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,242.02/246,399.96 = 59,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,242.02x = 246,399.96 × 59,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,242.02x = 14,552,628,037.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552,628,037.56/164,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,604.78

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