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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,425.80, 246,638.70 and 59,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,425.80, 246,638.70 and 59,248.20 is: 88,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,425.80 : 246,638.70 = 59,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,425.80/246,638.70 = 59,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,425.80x = 246,638.70 × 59,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,425.80x = 14,612,899,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,612,899,025.34/164,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,872.30

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