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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,708, 247,392.60 and 98,277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,708, 247,392.60 and 98,277.76 is: 147,613.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,708 : 247,392.60 = 98,277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,708/247,392.60 = 98,277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,708x = 247,392.60 × 98,277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,708x = 24,313,190,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,313,190,568.58/164,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,613.90

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