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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,666.12, 246,563.94 and 98,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,666.12, 246,563.94 and 98,098.84 is: 135,378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,666.12 : 246,563.94 = 98,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,666.12/246,563.94 = 98,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,666.12x = 246,563.94 × 98,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,666.12x = 24,187,636,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,187,636,499.83/178,666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,378.98

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