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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,977.48, 246,983.70 and 98,404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,977.48, 246,983.70 and 98,404.92 is: 135,795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,977.48 : 246,983.70 = 98,404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,977.48/246,983.70 = 98,404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,977.48x = 246,983.70 × 98,404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,977.48x = 24,304,411,239.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,304,411,239.80/178,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,795.92

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