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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,943.28, 246,941.64 and 98,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,943.28, 246,941.64 and 98,376 is: 135,758.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,943.28 : 246,941.64 = 98,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,943.28/246,941.64 = 98,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,943.28x = 246,941.64 × 98,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,943.28x = 24,293,130,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,293,130,776.64/178,943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,758.83

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