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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,257.73, 245,972.28 and 106,611.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,257.73, 245,972.28 and 106,611.61 is: 147,110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,257.73 : 245,972.28 = 106,611.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,257.73/245,972.28 = 106,611.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,257.73x = 245,972.28 × 106,611.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,257.73x = 26,223,500,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,223,500,786.17/178,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,110.03

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