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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,812.20, 247,218.30 and 98,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,812.20, 247,218.30 and 98,327.40 is: 147,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,812.20 : 247,218.30 = 98,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,812.20/247,218.30 = 98,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,812.20x = 247,218.30 × 98,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,812.20x = 24,308,332,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,308,332,671.42/164,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,491.10

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