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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,436, 246,654 and 53,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,436, 246,654 and 53,628 is: 80,442

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,436 : 246,654 = 53,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,436/246,654 = 53,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,436x = 246,654 × 53,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,436x = 13,227,560,712
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,227,560,712/164,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,442

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