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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,479.53, 546,656.98 and 98,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,479.53, 546,656.98 and 98,177.76 is: 147,249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,479.53 : 546,656.98 = 98,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,479.53/546,656.98 = 98,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,479.53x = 546,656.98 × 98,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,479.53x = 53,669,559,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,669,559,260.88/364,479.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,249.86

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