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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,276.21, 246,023.94 and 106,659.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,276.21, 246,023.94 and 106,659.25 is: 147,191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,276.21 : 246,023.94 = 106,659.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,276.21/246,023.94 = 106,659.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,276.21x = 246,023.94 × 106,659.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,276.21x = 26,240,728,922.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,240,728,922.45/178,276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,191.42

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