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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,799, 247,051.90 and 59,594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,799, 247,051.90 and 59,594.60 is: 89,338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,799 : 247,051.90 = 59,594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,799/247,051.90 = 59,594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,799x = 247,051.90 × 59,594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,799x = 14,722,959,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722,959,159.74/164,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,338.89

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