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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,932.84, 246,930.39 and 98,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,932.84, 246,930.39 and 98,363.76 is: 135,743.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,932.84 : 246,930.39 = 98,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,932.84/246,930.39 = 98,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,932.84x = 246,930.39 × 98,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,932.84x = 24,289,001,618.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,289,001,618.67/178,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,743.68

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