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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,394.26, 246,570.62 and 52,085.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,394.26, 246,570.62 and 52,085.87 is: 78,122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,394.26 : 246,570.62 = 52,085.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,394.26/246,570.62 = 52,085.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,394.26x = 246,570.62 × 52,085.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,394.26x = 12,842,844,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842,844,690.50/164,394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,122.22

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