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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,149.14, 243,059.97 and 98,620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,149.14, 243,059.97 and 98,620.80 is: 136,082.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,149.14 : 243,059.97 = 98,620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,149.14/243,059.97 = 98,620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,149.14x = 243,059.97 × 98,620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,149.14x = 23,970,768,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,970,768,689.38/176,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,082.24

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