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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,849.66, 265,277.24 and 98,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,849.66, 265,277.24 and 98,462.12 is: 147,694.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,849.66 : 265,277.24 = 98,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,849.66/265,277.24 = 98,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,849.66x = 265,277.24 × 98,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,849.66x = 26,119,759,438.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,119,759,438.15/176,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,694.71

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