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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,260.36, 245,996.32 and 106,599.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,260.36, 245,996.32 and 106,599.64 is: 147,105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,260.36 : 245,996.32 = 106,599.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,260.36/245,996.32 = 106,599.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,260.36x = 245,996.32 × 106,599.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,260.36x = 26,223,119,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,223,119,153.32/178,260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,105.72

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