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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,965.69, 246,974.30 and 98,393.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,965.69, 246,974.30 and 98,393.77 is: 135,784.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,965.69 : 246,974.30 = 98,393.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,965.69/246,974.30 = 98,393.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,965.69x = 246,974.30 × 98,393.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,965.69x = 24,300,732,655.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,300,732,655.84/178,965.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,784.31

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