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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,644.52, 246,568.26 and 122,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,644.52, 246,568.26 and 122,190.76 is: 168,649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,644.52 : 246,568.26 = 122,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,644.52/246,568.26 = 122,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,644.52x = 246,568.26 × 122,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,644.52x = 30,128,363,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,128,363,081.28/178,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,649.80

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