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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,313.87, 246,323.13 and 59,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,313.87, 246,323.13 and 59,059 is: 88,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,313.87 : 246,323.13 = 59,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,313.87/246,323.13 = 59,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,313.87x = 246,323.13 × 59,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,313.87x = 14,547,597,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,547,597,734.67/164,313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,535.42

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