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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,445.26, 246,313.34 and 159,528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,445.26, 246,313.34 and 159,528.24 is: 220,201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,445.26 : 246,313.34 = 159,528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,445.26/246,313.34 = 159,528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,445.26x = 246,313.34 × 159,528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,445.26x = 39,293,934,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,293,934,276.62/178,445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,201.62

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