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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,291.20, 246,009.60 and 114,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,291.20, 246,009.60 and 114,614.40 is: 158,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,291.20 : 246,009.60 = 114,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,291.20/246,009.60 = 114,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,291.20x = 246,009.60 × 114,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,291.20x = 28,196,242,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,196,242,698.24/178,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,147.14

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