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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,472, 246,747 and 53,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,472, 246,747 and 53,664 is: 80,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,472 : 246,747 = 53,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,472/246,747 = 53,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,472x = 246,747 × 53,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,472x = 13,241,431,008
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,241,431,008/164,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,508.72

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