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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,181.49, 243,124.72 and 98,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,181.49, 243,124.72 and 98,657.20 is: 136,143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,181.49 : 243,124.72 = 98,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,181.49/243,124.72 = 98,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,181.49x = 243,124.72 × 98,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,181.49x = 23,986,004,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986,004,125.98/176,181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,143.72

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