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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,389.74, 246,526.29 and 59,180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,389.74, 246,526.29 and 59,180.46 is: 88,749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,389.74 : 246,526.29 = 59,180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,389.74/246,526.29 = 59,180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,389.74x = 246,526.29 × 59,180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,389.74x = 14,589,539,244.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,589,539,244.29/164,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,749.69

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