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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,983.26, 244,471.38 and 98,956.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,983.26, 244,471.38 and 98,956.54 is: 148,432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,983.26 : 244,471.38 = 98,956.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,983.26/244,471.38 = 98,956.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,983.26x = 244,471.38 × 98,956.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,983.26x = 24,192,041,893.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,192,041,893.83/162,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,432.68

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