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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,966.34, 247,449.42 and 59,785.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,966.34, 247,449.42 and 59,785.14 is: 89,677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,966.34 : 247,449.42 = 59,785.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,966.34/247,449.42 = 59,785.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,966.34x = 247,449.42 × 59,785.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,966.34x = 14,793,798,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793,798,217.62/164,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,677.68

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