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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,581.08, 246,871.62 and 39,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,581.08, 246,871.62 and 39,921 is: 59,881.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,581.08 : 246,871.62 = 39,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,581.08/246,871.62 = 39,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,581.08x = 246,871.62 × 39,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,581.08x = 9,855,361,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855,361,942.02/164,581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,881.50

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