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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,847.28, 247,270.38 and 59,641.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,847.28, 247,270.38 and 59,641.24 is: 89,461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,847.28 : 247,270.38 = 59,641.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,847.28/247,270.38 = 59,641.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,847.28x = 247,270.38 × 59,641.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,847.28x = 14,747,512,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747,512,078.47/164,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,461.66

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