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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,242.08, 246,360.96 and 39,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,242.08, 246,360.96 and 39,582 is: 59,372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,242.08 : 246,360.96 = 39,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,242.08/246,360.96 = 39,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,242.08x = 246,360.96 × 39,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,242.08x = 9,751,459,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751,459,518.72/164,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,372.48

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