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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,261.22, 246,354.14 and 45,940.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,261.22, 246,354.14 and 45,940.92 is: 68,900.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,261.22 : 246,354.14 = 45,940.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,261.22/246,354.14 = 45,940.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,261.22x = 246,354.14 × 45,940.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,261.22x = 11,317,735,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,317,735,837.41/164,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,900.84

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