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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,815.69, 246,770 and 98,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,815.69, 246,770 and 98,248.44 is: 135,585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,815.69 : 246,770 = 98,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,815.69/246,770 = 98,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,815.69x = 246,770 × 98,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,815.69x = 24,244,767,538.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,244,767,538.80/178,815.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,585.24

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