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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,719.96, 246,633.90 and 98,152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,719.96, 246,633.90 and 98,152.77 is: 135,451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,719.96 : 246,633.90 = 98,152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,719.96/246,633.90 = 98,152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,719.96x = 246,633.90 × 98,152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,719.96x = 24,207,800,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,207,800,460.90/178,719.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,451.02

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