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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,731.96, 246,652.86 and 98,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,731.96, 246,652.86 and 98,162.76 is: 135,466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,731.96 : 246,652.86 = 98,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,731.96/246,652.86 = 98,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,731.96x = 246,652.86 × 98,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,731.96x = 24,212,125,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,212,125,499.49/178,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,466.12

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