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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,251, 245,986.38 and 106,634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,251, 245,986.38 and 106,634.04 is: 147,154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,251 : 245,986.38 = 106,634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,251/245,986.38 = 106,634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,251x = 245,986.38 × 106,634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,251x = 26,230,521,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,230,521,484.38/178,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,154.98

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