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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,719.96, 246,633.84 and 98,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,719.96, 246,633.84 and 98,152.68 is: 135,450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,719.96 : 246,633.84 = 98,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,719.96/246,633.84 = 98,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,719.96x = 246,633.84 × 98,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,719.96x = 24,207,772,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,207,772,374.69/178,719.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,450.86

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