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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,712.93, 246,630.42 and 98,147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,712.93, 246,630.42 and 98,147.90 is: 135,447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,712.93 : 246,630.42 = 98,147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,712.93/246,630.42 = 98,147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,712.93x = 246,630.42 × 98,147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,712.93x = 24,206,258,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,206,258,415.69/178,712.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,447.72

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