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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,338.44, 246,066.63 and 120,985.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,338.44, 246,066.63 and 120,985.58 is: 166,932.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,338.44 : 246,066.63 = 120,985.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,338.44/246,066.63 = 120,985.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,338.44x = 246,066.63 × 120,985.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,338.44x = 29,770,514,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,770,514,110.67/178,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,932.68

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