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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,535.12, 246,802.68 and 39,876.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,535.12, 246,802.68 and 39,876.12 is: 59,814.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,535.12 : 246,802.68 = 39,876.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,535.12/246,802.68 = 39,876.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,535.12x = 246,802.68 × 39,876.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,535.12x = 9,841,533,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841,533,284.00/164,535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,814.18

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