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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,248.34, 246,371.94 and 39,589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,248.34, 246,371.94 and 39,589.34 is: 59,383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,248.34 : 246,371.94 = 39,589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,248.34/246,371.94 = 39,589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,248.34x = 246,371.94 × 39,589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,248.34x = 9,753,702,499.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,753,702,499.12/164,248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,383.87

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