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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,285.58, 265,977.59 and 98,455.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,285.58, 265,977.59 and 98,455.17 is: 147,710.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,285.58 : 265,977.59 = 98,455.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,285.58/265,977.59 = 98,455.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,285.58x = 265,977.59 × 98,455.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,285.58x = 26,186,868,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,186,868,839.64/177,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,710.09

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