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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,827.37, 265,243.86 and 98,439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,827.37, 265,243.86 and 98,439.83 is: 147,661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,827.37 : 265,243.86 = 98,439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,827.37/265,243.86 = 98,439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,827.37x = 265,243.86 × 98,439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,827.37x = 26,110,560,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,110,560,486.94/176,827.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,661.31

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