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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,955.25, 246,951.95 and 98,382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,955.25, 246,951.95 and 98,382.19 is: 135,763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,955.25 : 246,951.95 = 98,382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,955.25/246,951.95 = 98,382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,955.25x = 246,951.95 × 98,382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,955.25x = 24,295,673,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,295,673,294.35/178,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,763.96

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