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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,546.44, 246,819.66 and 39,887.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,546.44, 246,819.66 and 39,887.44 is: 59,831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,546.44 : 246,819.66 = 39,887.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,546.44/246,819.66 = 39,887.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,546.44x = 246,819.66 × 39,887.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,546.44x = 9,845,003,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,003,612.44/164,546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,831.16

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