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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,247.12, 245,957.68 and 106,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,247.12, 245,957.68 and 106,601 is: 147,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,247.12 : 245,957.68 = 106,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,247.12/245,957.68 = 106,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,247.12x = 245,957.68 × 106,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,247.12x = 26,219,334,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,219,334,645.68/178,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,095.42

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