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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,664.43, 246,997.24 and 40,005.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,664.43, 246,997.24 and 40,005.43 is: 60,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,664.43 : 246,997.24 = 40,005.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,664.43/246,997.24 = 40,005.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,664.43x = 246,997.24 × 40,005.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,664.43x = 9,881,230,077.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,881,230,077.51/164,664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,008.29

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