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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,877, 247,149.33 and 64,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,877, 247,149.33 and 64,998.54 is: 97,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,877 : 247,149.33 = 64,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,877/247,149.33 = 64,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,877x = 247,149.33 × 64,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,877x = 16,064,345,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064,345,611.98/164,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,432.30

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