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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,259.65, 246,351.80 and 45,939.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,259.65, 246,351.80 and 45,939.35 is: 68,898.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,259.65 : 246,351.80 = 45,939.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,259.65/246,351.80 = 45,939.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,259.65x = 246,351.80 × 45,939.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,259.65x = 11,317,241,563.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,317,241,563.33/164,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,898.49

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