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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,638.08, 245,140.48 and 98,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,638.08, 245,140.48 and 98,150.08 is: 135,447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,638.08 : 245,140.48 = 98,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,638.08/245,140.48 = 98,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,638.08x = 245,140.48 × 98,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,638.08x = 24,060,557,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,060,557,723.24/177,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,447.07

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