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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,425.74, 246,638.73 and 39,766.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,425.74, 246,638.73 and 39,766.86 is: 59,650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,425.74 : 246,638.73 = 39,766.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,425.74/246,638.73 = 39,766.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,425.74x = 246,638.73 × 39,766.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,425.74x = 9,808,047,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,808,047,846.49/164,425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,650.32

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