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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,251.08, 246,374.46 and 39,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,251.08, 246,374.46 and 39,591 is: 59,385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,251.08 : 246,374.46 = 39,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,251.08/246,374.46 = 39,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,251.08x = 246,374.46 × 39,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,251.08x = 9,754,211,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754,211,245.86/164,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,385.98

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