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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,715.45, 246,581.10 and 98,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,715.45, 246,581.10 and 98,121.30 is: 146,888.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,715.45 : 246,581.10 = 98,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,715.45/246,581.10 = 98,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,715.45x = 246,581.10 × 98,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,715.45x = 24,194,858,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,194,858,087.43/164,715.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,888.82

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