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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,815.68, 246,770 and 98,248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,815.68, 246,770 and 98,248.42 is: 135,585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,815.68 : 246,770 = 98,248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,815.68/246,770 = 98,248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,815.68x = 246,770 × 98,248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,815.68x = 24,244,762,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,244,762,603.40/178,815.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,585.22

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