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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,991.13, 247,487.60 and 59,807.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,991.13, 247,487.60 and 59,807.36 is: 89,711.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,991.13 : 247,487.60 = 59,807.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,991.13/247,487.60 = 59,807.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,991.13x = 247,487.60 × 59,807.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,991.13x = 14,801,580,756.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,801,580,756.97/164,991.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,711.37

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