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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,855.92, 246,822.48 and 98,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,855.92, 246,822.48 and 98,285.04 is: 135,634.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,855.92 : 246,822.48 = 98,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,855.92/246,822.48 = 98,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,855.92x = 246,822.48 × 98,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,855.92x = 24,258,957,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,258,957,319.70/178,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,634.08

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