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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,567.08, 246,850.62 and 39,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,567.08, 246,850.62 and 39,907 is: 59,860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,567.08 : 246,850.62 = 39,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,567.08/246,850.62 = 39,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,567.08x = 246,850.62 × 39,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,567.08x = 9,851,067,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,851,067,692.34/164,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,860.50

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