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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,137.16, 265,742.19 and 98,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,137.16, 265,742.19 and 98,085.30 is: 147,148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,137.16 : 265,742.19 = 98,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,137.16/265,742.19 = 98,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,137.16x = 265,742.19 × 98,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,137.16x = 26,065,402,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,065,402,428.81/177,137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,148.13

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