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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,469.84, 246,277.32 and 106,855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,469.84, 246,277.32 and 106,855.76 is: 147,454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,469.84 : 246,277.32 = 106,855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,469.84/246,277.32 = 106,855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,469.84x = 246,277.32 × 106,855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,469.84x = 26,316,150,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,316,150,199.36/178,469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,454.33

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