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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,569.32, 246,433.38 and 106,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,569.32, 246,433.38 and 106,961 is: 147,610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,569.32 : 246,433.38 = 106,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,569.32/246,433.38 = 106,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,569.32x = 246,433.38 × 106,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,569.32x = 26,358,760,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358,760,758.18/178,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,610.80

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