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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,555.08, 246,830.46 and 39,897.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,555.08, 246,830.46 and 39,897.16 is: 59,845.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,555.08 : 246,830.46 = 39,897.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,555.08/246,830.46 = 39,897.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,555.08x = 246,830.46 × 39,897.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,555.08x = 9,847,834,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,847,834,355.49/164,555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,845.22

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