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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,206.03, 245,727.31 and 113,572.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,206.03, 245,727.31 and 113,572.98 is: 156,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,206.03 : 245,727.31 = 113,572.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,206.03/245,727.31 = 113,572.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,206.03x = 245,727.31 × 113,572.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,206.03x = 27,907,982,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,907,982,580.15/178,206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,605.15

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