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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,914.48, 246,902.60 and 98,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,914.48, 246,902.60 and 98,349 is: 135,721.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,914.48 : 246,902.60 = 98,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,914.48/246,902.60 = 98,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,914.48x = 246,902.60 × 98,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,914.48x = 24,282,623,807.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,282,623,807.40/178,914.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,721.96

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