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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,243.02, 246,401.46 and 59,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,243.02, 246,401.46 and 59,062 is: 88,606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,243.02 : 246,401.46 = 59,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,243.02/246,401.46 = 59,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,243.02x = 246,401.46 × 59,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,243.02x = 14,552,963,030.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552,963,030.52/164,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,606.28

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