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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,704, 247,386.60 and 98,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,704, 247,386.60 and 98,273.76 is: 147,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,704 : 247,386.60 = 98,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,704/247,386.60 = 98,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,704x = 247,386.60 × 98,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,704x = 24,311,611,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,311,611,355.62/164,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,607.90

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