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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,838.76, 247,263.17 and 56,766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,838.76, 247,263.17 and 56,766.96 is: 85,152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,838.76 : 247,263.17 = 56,766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,838.76/247,263.17 = 56,766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,838.76x = 247,263.17 × 56,766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,838.76x = 14,036,378,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036,378,480.86/164,838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,152.17

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