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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,385.12, 246,588.72 and 57,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,385.12, 246,588.72 and 57,756.12 is: 86,638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,385.12 : 246,588.72 = 57,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,385.12/246,588.72 = 57,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,385.12x = 246,588.72 × 57,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,385.12x = 14,242,007,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,007,702.97/164,385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,638.06

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