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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,416, 246,214.08 and 98,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,416, 246,214.08 and 98,928 is: 136,520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,416 : 246,214.08 = 98,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,416/246,214.08 = 98,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,416x = 246,214.08 × 98,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,416x = 24,357,466,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357,466,506.24/178,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,520.64

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