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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,833.38, 265,252.86 and 98,445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,833.38, 265,252.86 and 98,445.84 is: 147,670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,833.38 : 265,252.86 = 98,445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,833.38/265,252.86 = 98,445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,833.38x = 265,252.86 × 98,445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,833.38x = 26,113,040,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,113,040,615.10/176,833.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,670.31

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