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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,239.88, 265,862.25 and 98,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,239.88, 265,862.25 and 98,852.40 is: 148,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,239.88 : 265,862.25 = 98,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,239.88/265,862.25 = 98,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,239.88x = 265,862.25 × 98,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,239.88x = 26,281,121,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,281,121,481.90/177,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,279.96

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