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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,607.64, 246,481.56 and 98,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,607.64, 246,481.56 and 98,042.72 is: 135,300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,607.64 : 246,481.56 = 98,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,607.64/246,481.56 = 98,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,607.64x = 246,481.56 × 98,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,607.64x = 24,165,722,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165,722,572.24/178,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,300.61

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