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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,686.23, 247,007.48 and 46,367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,686.23, 247,007.48 and 46,367.78 is: 69,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,686.23 : 247,007.48 = 46,367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,686.23/247,007.48 = 46,367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,686.23x = 247,007.48 × 46,367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,686.23x = 11,453,187,024.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,453,187,024.12/164,686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,545.50

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