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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,454.65, 246,266.75 and 110,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,454.65, 246,266.75 and 110,458.08 is: 152,431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,454.65 : 246,266.75 = 110,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,454.65/246,266.75 = 110,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,454.65x = 246,266.75 × 110,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,454.65x = 27,202,152,372.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,202,152,372.84/178,454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,431.74

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