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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,829.38, 265,246.86 and 98,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,829.38, 265,246.86 and 98,441.84 is: 147,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,829.38 : 265,246.86 = 98,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,829.38/265,246.86 = 98,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,829.38x = 265,246.86 × 98,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,829.38x = 26,111,388,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111,388,952.62/176,829.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,664.31

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