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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,131.41, 265,274.29 and 98,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,131.41, 265,274.29 and 98,049.49 is: 146,840.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,131.41 : 265,274.29 = 98,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,131.41/265,274.29 = 98,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,131.41x = 265,274.29 × 98,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,131.41x = 26,010,008,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,010,008,303.99/177,131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,840.18

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