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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,540.23, 246,810.35 and 39,881.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,540.23, 246,810.35 and 39,881.23 is: 59,821.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,540.23 : 246,810.35 = 39,881.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,540.23/246,810.35 = 39,881.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,540.23x = 246,810.35 × 39,881.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,540.23x = 9,843,100,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843,100,334.73/164,540.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,821.85

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