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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,283.50, 244,671.72 and 98,709.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,283.50, 244,671.72 and 98,709.36 is: 136,230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,283.50 : 244,671.72 = 98,709.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,283.50/244,671.72 = 98,709.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,283.50x = 244,671.72 × 98,709.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,283.50x = 24,151,388,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151,388,891.30/177,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,230.33

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