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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,946.92, 247,551.54 and 59,795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,946.92, 247,551.54 and 59,795.96 is: 89,741.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,946.92 : 247,551.54 = 59,795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,946.92/247,551.54 = 59,795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,946.92x = 247,551.54 × 59,795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,946.92x = 14,802,581,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,802,581,983.78/164,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,741.49

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