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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,369.62, 246,181.28 and 135,491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,369.62, 246,181.28 and 135,491.06 is: 187,001.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,369.62 : 246,181.28 = 135,491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,369.62/246,181.28 = 135,491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,369.62x = 246,181.28 × 135,491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,369.62x = 33,355,360,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,355,360,671.00/178,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,001.36

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