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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,263.92, 246,116.04 and 114,712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,263.92, 246,116.04 and 114,712.16 is: 158,374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,263.92 : 246,116.04 = 114,712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,263.92/246,116.04 = 114,712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,263.92x = 246,116.04 × 114,712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,263.92x = 28,232,502,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232,502,559.05/178,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,374.74

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