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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,985.26, 244,474.38 and 98,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,985.26, 244,474.38 and 98,958.54 is: 148,435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,985.26 : 244,474.38 = 98,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,985.26/244,474.38 = 98,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,985.26x = 244,474.38 × 98,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,985.26x = 24,192,827,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,192,827,712.21/162,985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,435.68

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