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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,944.68, 247,437.38 and 58,306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,944.68, 247,437.38 and 58,306.64 is: 87,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,944.68 : 247,437.38 = 58,306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,944.68/247,437.38 = 58,306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,944.68x = 247,437.38 × 58,306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,944.68x = 14,427,242,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427,242,238.20/164,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,467.16

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