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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,347.53, 246,144.72 and 110,386.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,347.53, 246,144.72 and 110,386.29 is: 152,348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,347.53 : 246,144.72 = 110,386.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,347.53/246,144.72 = 110,386.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,347.53x = 246,144.72 × 110,386.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,347.53x = 27,171,002,443.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,171,002,443.89/178,347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,348.64

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