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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,745.61, 246,671.91 and 98,180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,745.61, 246,671.91 and 98,180.58 is: 135,490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,745.61 : 246,671.91 = 98,180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,745.61/246,671.91 = 98,180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,745.61x = 246,671.91 × 98,180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,745.61x = 24,218,391,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,218,391,193.51/178,745.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,490.83

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