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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,739.96, 246,663.92 and 98,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,739.96, 246,663.92 and 98,170.76 is: 135,477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,739.96 : 246,663.92 = 98,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,739.96/246,663.92 = 98,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,739.96x = 246,663.92 × 98,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,739.96x = 24,215,184,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,215,184,490.98/178,739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,477.17

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