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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,838.48, 246,645 and 98,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,838.48, 246,645 and 98,314.80 is: 147,106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,838.48 : 246,645 = 98,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,838.48/246,645 = 98,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,838.48x = 246,645 × 98,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,838.48x = 24,248,853,846
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,248,853,846/164,838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,106.75

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