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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,741.68, 246,667.82 and 98,170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,741.68, 246,667.82 and 98,170.98 is: 135,478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,741.68 : 246,667.82 = 98,170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,741.68/246,667.82 = 98,170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,741.68x = 246,667.82 × 98,170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,741.68x = 24,215,621,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,215,621,623.86/178,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,478.31

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