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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,243.46, 246,327.53 and 45,923.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,243.46, 246,327.53 and 45,923.12 is: 68,874.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,243.46 : 246,327.53 = 45,923.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,243.46/246,327.53 = 45,923.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,243.46x = 246,327.53 × 45,923.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,243.46x = 11,312,127,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,312,127,258.24/164,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,874.14

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