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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,881.46, 247,342 and 58,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,881.46, 247,342 and 58,243.52 is: 87,372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,881.46 : 247,342 = 58,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,881.46/247,342 = 58,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,881.46x = 247,342 × 58,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,881.46x = 14,406,068,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,406,068,723.84/164,881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,372.28

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