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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,173.20, 243,062.46 and 98,637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,173.20, 243,062.46 and 98,637.42 is: 136,087.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,173.20 : 243,062.46 = 98,637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,173.20/243,062.46 = 98,637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,173.20x = 243,062.46 × 98,637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,173.20x = 23,975,053,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975,053,953.25/176,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,087.97

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