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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,977.74, 246,982.96 and 98,404.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,977.74, 246,982.96 and 98,404.63 is: 135,794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,977.74 : 246,982.96 = 98,404.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,977.74/246,982.96 = 98,404.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,977.74x = 246,982.96 × 98,404.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,977.74x = 24,304,267,483.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,304,267,483.73/178,977.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,794.92

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