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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,719.40, 247,083.90 and 59,519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,719.40, 247,083.90 and 59,519.72 is: 89,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,719.40 : 247,083.90 = 59,519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,719.40/247,083.90 = 59,519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,719.40x = 247,083.90 × 59,519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,719.40x = 14,706,364,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,706,364,544.51/164,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,281.31

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