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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,480.84, 247,052.92 and 98,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,480.84, 247,052.92 and 98,050.72 is: 147,273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,480.84 : 247,052.92 = 98,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,480.84/247,052.92 = 98,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,480.84x = 247,052.92 × 98,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,480.84x = 24,223,716,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,223,716,684.10/164,480.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,273.79

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