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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,245.20, 246,258.36 and 59,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,245.20, 246,258.36 and 59,050.56 is: 88,536.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,245.20 : 246,258.36 = 59,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,245.20/246,258.36 = 59,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,245.20x = 246,258.36 × 59,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,245.20x = 14,541,694,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,541,694,062.68/164,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,536.49

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