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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,818.48, 246,615.32 and 98,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,818.48, 246,615.32 and 98,294.80 is: 147,076.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,818.48 : 246,615.32 = 98,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,818.48/246,615.32 = 98,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,818.48x = 246,615.32 × 98,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,818.48x = 24,241,003,556.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,241,003,556.34/164,818.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,076.98

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