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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,323.11, 246,111.06 and 110,361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,323.11, 246,111.06 and 110,361.98 is: 152,315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,323.11 : 246,111.06 = 110,361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,323.11/246,111.06 = 110,361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,323.11x = 246,111.06 × 110,361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,323.11x = 27,161,302,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161,302,650.94/178,323.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,315.11

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