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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,932.89, 246,927.66 and 98,360.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,932.89, 246,927.66 and 98,360.91 is: 135,738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,932.89 : 246,927.66 = 98,360.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,932.89/246,927.66 = 98,360.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,932.89x = 246,927.66 × 98,360.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,932.89x = 24,288,029,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,288,029,341.77/178,932.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,738.21

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