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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,190.51, 245,902.88 and 106,570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,190.51, 245,902.88 and 106,570.54 is: 147,067.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,190.51 : 245,902.88 = 106,570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,190.51/245,902.88 = 106,570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,190.51x = 245,902.88 × 106,570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,190.51x = 26,206,002,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206,002,360.82/178,190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,067.33

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