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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,047.76, 245,705.52 and 106,424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,047.76, 245,705.52 and 106,424.32 is: 146,865.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,047.76 : 245,705.52 = 106,424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,047.76/245,705.52 = 106,424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,047.76x = 245,705.52 × 106,424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,047.76x = 26,149,042,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149,042,886.25/178,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,865.33

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