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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,942.91, 247,293.24 and 52,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,942.91, 247,293.24 and 52,558.44 is: 78,799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,942.91 : 247,293.24 = 52,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,942.91/247,293.24 = 52,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,942.91x = 247,293.24 × 52,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,942.91x = 12,997,346,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,997,346,916.95/164,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,799.06

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