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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,525.11, 246,140.46 and 130,695.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,525.11, 246,140.46 and 130,695.42 is: 180,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,525.11 : 246,140.46 = 130,695.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,525.11/246,140.46 = 130,695.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,525.11x = 246,140.46 × 130,695.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,525.11x = 32,169,430,798.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,169,430,798.69/178,525.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,195.55

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