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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,652.08, 245,159.80 and 98,164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,652.08, 245,159.80 and 98,164.08 is: 135,466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,652.08 : 245,159.80 = 98,164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,652.08/245,159.80 = 98,164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,652.08x = 245,159.80 × 98,164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,652.08x = 24,065,886,219.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065,886,219.98/177,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,466.39

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