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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,245.08, 246,365.46 and 39,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,245.08, 246,365.46 and 39,585 is: 59,376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,245.08 : 246,365.46 = 39,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,245.08/246,365.46 = 39,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,245.08x = 246,365.46 × 39,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,245.08x = 9,752,376,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,752,376,734.10/164,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,376.98

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