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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,799, 247,051.89 and 59,594.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,799, 247,051.89 and 59,594.58 is: 89,338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,799 : 247,051.89 = 59,594.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,799/247,051.89 = 59,594.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,799x = 247,051.89 × 59,594.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,799x = 14,722,953,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722,953,622.76/164,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,338.85

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