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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,921.96, 246,910.86 and 98,348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,921.96, 246,910.86 and 98,348.63 is: 135,720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,921.96 : 246,910.86 = 98,348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,921.96/246,910.86 = 98,348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,921.96x = 246,910.86 × 98,348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,921.96x = 24,283,344,690.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,283,344,690.84/178,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,720.31

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