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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,993.08, 247,011.38 and 98,425.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,993.08, 247,011.38 and 98,425.83 is: 135,828.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,993.08 : 247,011.38 = 98,425.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,993.08/247,011.38 = 98,425.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,993.08x = 247,011.38 × 98,425.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,993.08x = 24,312,299,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,312,299,603.82/178,993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,828.15

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