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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,777.08, 246,713.76 and 98,205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,777.08, 246,713.76 and 98,205.48 is: 135,524.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,777.08 : 246,713.76 = 98,205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,777.08/246,713.76 = 98,205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,777.08x = 246,713.76 × 98,205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,777.08x = 24,228,643,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,228,643,223.40/178,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,524.33

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