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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,127.76, 265,497.24 and 98,214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,127.76, 265,497.24 and 98,214.32 is: 147,213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,127.76 : 265,497.24 = 98,214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,127.76/265,497.24 = 98,214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,127.76x = 265,497.24 × 98,214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,127.76x = 26,075,630,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,075,630,888.48/177,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,213.69

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