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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,181.96, 245,797.89 and 110,177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,181.96, 245,797.89 and 110,177.19 is: 151,986.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,181.96 : 245,797.89 = 110,177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,181.96/245,797.89 = 110,177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,181.96x = 245,797.89 × 110,177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,181.96x = 27,081,320,828.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081,320,828.13/178,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,986.89

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