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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,708.61, 246,662.51 and 110,684.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,708.61, 246,662.51 and 110,684.81 is: 152,772.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,708.61 : 246,662.51 = 110,684.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,708.61/246,662.51 = 110,684.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,708.61x = 246,662.51 × 110,684.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,708.61x = 27,301,793,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,301,793,053.47/178,708.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,772.68

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