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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,574.79, 246,436.22 and 98,009.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,574.79, 246,436.22 and 98,009.81 is: 135,255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,574.79 : 246,436.22 = 98,009.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,574.79/246,436.22 = 98,009.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,574.79x = 246,436.22 × 98,009.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,574.79x = 24,153,167,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,153,167,960.43/178,574.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,255.19

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