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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,696, 247,374.60 and 98,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,696, 247,374.60 and 98,265.76 is: 147,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,696 : 247,374.60 = 98,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,696/247,374.60 = 98,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,696x = 247,374.60 × 98,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,696x = 24,308,453,073.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,308,453,073.70/164,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,595.89

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