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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,251.90, 246,377.40 and 39,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,251.90, 246,377.40 and 39,592.90 is: 59,389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,251.90 : 246,377.40 = 39,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,251.90/246,377.40 = 39,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,251.90x = 246,377.40 × 39,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,251.90x = 9,754,795,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754,795,760.46/164,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,389.24

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