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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,313.62, 246,098 and 110,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,313.62, 246,098 and 110,352.48 is: 152,302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,313.62 : 246,098 = 110,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,313.62/246,098 = 110,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,313.62x = 246,098 × 110,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,313.62x = 27,157,524,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,157,524,623.04/178,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,302.02

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