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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,829.14, 265,246.47 and 98,441.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,829.14, 265,246.47 and 98,441.57 is: 147,663.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,829.14 : 265,246.47 = 98,441.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,829.14/265,246.47 = 98,441.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,829.14x = 265,246.47 × 98,441.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,829.14x = 26,111,277,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111,277,617.53/176,829.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,663.89

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