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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,741.84, 246,665.20 and 98,170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,741.84, 246,665.20 and 98,170.33 is: 135,475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,741.84 : 246,665.20 = 98,170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,741.84/246,665.20 = 98,170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,741.84x = 246,665.20 × 98,170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,741.84x = 24,215,203,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,215,203,221.43/178,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,475.85

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