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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,331.81, 246,176.43 and 124,826.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,331.81, 246,176.43 and 124,826.85 is: 172,316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,331.81 : 246,176.43 = 124,826.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,331.81/246,176.43 = 124,826.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,331.81x = 246,176.43 × 124,826.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,331.81x = 30,729,428,301.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729,428,301.15/178,331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,316.03

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