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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,806, 247,062.39 and 59,601.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,806, 247,062.39 and 59,601.58 is: 89,349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,806 : 247,062.39 = 59,601.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,806/247,062.39 = 59,601.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,806x = 247,062.39 × 59,601.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,806x = 14,725,308,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,725,308,802.58/164,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,349.35

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