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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,982.96, 246,997.41 and 98,415.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,982.96, 246,997.41 and 98,415.67 is: 135,814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,982.96 : 246,997.41 = 98,415.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,982.96/246,997.41 = 98,415.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,982.96x = 246,997.41 × 98,415.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,982.96x = 24,308,413,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,308,413,866.35/178,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,814.13

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