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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,275.21, 246,022.56 and 106,658.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,275.21, 246,022.56 and 106,658.25 is: 147,190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,275.21 : 246,022.56 = 106,658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,275.21/246,022.56 = 106,658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,275.21x = 246,022.56 × 106,658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,275.21x = 26,240,335,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,240,335,710.12/178,275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,190.04

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