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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,407.78, 246,610.86 and 39,748.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,407.78, 246,610.86 and 39,748.78 is: 59,622.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,407.78 : 246,610.86 = 39,748.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,407.78/246,610.86 = 39,748.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,407.78x = 246,610.86 × 39,748.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,407.78x = 9,802,480,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,802,480,819.75/164,407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,622.97

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