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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,541.23, 246,811.85 and 39,882.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,541.23, 246,811.85 and 39,882.23 is: 59,823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,541.23 : 246,811.85 = 39,882.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,541.23/246,811.85 = 39,882.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,541.23x = 246,811.85 × 39,882.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,541.23x = 9,843,406,968.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843,406,968.43/164,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,823.35

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