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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,421.50, 246,221.67 and 98,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,421.50, 246,221.67 and 98,933.50 is: 136,528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,421.50 : 246,221.67 = 98,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,421.50/246,221.67 = 98,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,421.50x = 246,221.67 × 98,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,421.50x = 24,359,571,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359,571,588.95/178,421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,528.23

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