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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,848.28, 247,271.88 and 59,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,848.28, 247,271.88 and 59,642.24 is: 89,463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,848.28 : 247,271.88 = 59,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,848.28/247,271.88 = 59,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,848.28x = 247,271.88 × 59,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,848.28x = 14,747,848,812.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747,848,812.21/164,848.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,463.16

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