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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,833.98, 265,253.76 and 98,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,833.98, 265,253.76 and 98,446.44 is: 147,671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,833.98 : 265,253.76 = 98,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,833.98/265,253.76 = 98,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,833.98x = 265,253.76 × 98,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,833.98x = 26,113,288,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,113,288,368.61/176,833.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,671.21

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