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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,670.61, 246,565.92 and 98,103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,670.61, 246,565.92 and 98,103.36 is: 135,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,670.61 : 246,565.92 = 98,103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,670.61/246,565.92 = 98,103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,670.61x = 246,565.92 × 98,103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,670.61x = 24,188,945,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,188,945,213.49/178,670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,382.90

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