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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,862.76, 246,814.56 and 98,289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,862.76, 246,814.56 and 98,289.36 is: 135,630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,862.76 : 246,814.56 = 98,289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,862.76/246,814.56 = 98,289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,862.76x = 246,814.56 × 98,289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,862.76x = 24,259,245,141.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259,245,141.08/178,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,630.50

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