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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,804.08, 246,753.76 and 98,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,804.08, 246,753.76 and 98,236.64 is: 135,568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,804.08 : 246,753.76 = 98,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,804.08/246,753.76 = 98,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,804.08x = 246,753.76 × 98,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,804.08x = 24,240,260,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,240,260,289.77/178,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,568.83

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