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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,329.62, 246,173.41 and 124,824.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,329.62, 246,173.41 and 124,824.66 is: 172,313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,329.62 : 246,173.41 = 124,824.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,329.62/246,173.41 = 124,824.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,329.62x = 246,173.41 × 124,824.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,329.62x = 30,728,512,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,728,512,821.90/178,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,313.01

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