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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,844.66, 265,269.74 and 98,457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,844.66, 265,269.74 and 98,457.12 is: 147,687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,844.66 : 265,269.74 = 98,457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,844.66/265,269.74 = 98,457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,844.66x = 265,269.74 × 98,457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,844.66x = 26,117,694,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,117,694,623.55/176,844.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,687.21

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