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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,579.62, 246,431.97 and 98,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,579.62, 246,431.97 and 98,007.30 is: 135,245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,579.62 : 246,431.97 = 98,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,579.62/246,431.97 = 98,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,579.62x = 246,431.97 × 98,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,579.62x = 24,152,132,013.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,132,013.38/178,579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,245.74

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