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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,327.59, 246,117.27 and 110,366.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,327.59, 246,117.27 and 110,366.49 is: 152,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,327.59 : 246,117.27 = 110,366.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,327.59/246,117.27 = 110,366.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,327.59x = 246,117.27 × 110,366.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,327.59x = 27,163,099,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,163,099,218.28/178,327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,321.35

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