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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,934.38, 247,441.86 and 52,614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,934.38, 247,441.86 and 52,614.59 is: 78,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,934.38 : 247,441.86 = 52,614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,934.38/247,441.86 = 52,614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,934.38x = 247,441.86 × 52,614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,934.38x = 13,019,052,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,019,052,012.74/164,934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,934.74

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