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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,605.62, 246,908.48 and 46,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,605.62, 246,908.48 and 46,277 is: 69,415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,605.62 : 246,908.48 = 46,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,605.62/246,908.48 = 46,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,605.62x = 246,908.48 × 46,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,605.62x = 11,426,183,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426,183,728.96/164,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,415.51

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