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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,534, 246,376.92 and 99,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,534, 246,376.92 and 99,046 is: 136,683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,534 : 246,376.92 = 99,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,534/246,376.92 = 99,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,534x = 246,376.92 × 99,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,534x = 24,402,648,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402,648,418.32/178,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,683.48

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