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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,477.60, 246,716.40 and 59,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,477.60, 246,716.40 and 59,307.20 is: 88,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,477.60 : 246,716.40 = 59,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,477.60/246,716.40 = 59,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,477.60x = 246,716.40 × 59,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,477.60x = 14,632,058,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,632,058,878.08/164,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,960.80

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