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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,774, 246,707.84 and 98,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,774, 246,707.84 and 98,201.52 is: 135,517.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,774 : 246,707.84 = 98,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,774/246,707.84 = 98,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,774x = 246,707.84 × 98,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,774x = 24,227,084,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,227,084,883.92/178,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,517.94

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