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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,206, 245,924.28 and 98,733.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,206, 245,924.28 and 98,733.36 is: 136,252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,206 : 245,924.28 = 98,733.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,206/245,924.28 = 98,733.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,206x = 245,924.28 × 98,733.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,206x = 24,280,930,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280,930,469.98/178,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,252.04

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