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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,004, 245,645.76 and 110,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,004, 245,645.76 and 110,936 is: 153,091.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,004 : 245,645.76 = 110,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,004/245,645.76 = 110,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,004x = 245,645.76 × 110,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,004x = 27,250,958,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250,958,031.36/178,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,091.83

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