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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,919.92, 247,379.27 and 59,714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,919.92, 247,379.27 and 59,714.28 is: 89,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,919.92 : 247,379.27 = 59,714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,919.92/247,379.27 = 59,714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,919.92x = 247,379.27 × 59,714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,919.92x = 14,772,074,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,772,074,696.40/164,919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,571.20

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