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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,722.92, 246,637.31 and 98,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,722.92, 246,637.31 and 98,151.14 is: 135,448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,722.92 : 246,637.31 = 98,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,722.92/246,637.31 = 98,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,722.92x = 246,637.31 × 98,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,722.92x = 24,207,733,268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,207,733,268.87/178,722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,448.40

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