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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,804.88, 246,665.48 and 130,302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,804.88, 246,665.48 and 130,302.81 is: 179,755.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,804.88 : 246,665.48 = 130,302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,804.88/246,665.48 = 130,302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,804.88x = 246,665.48 × 130,302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,804.88x = 32,141,204,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,141,204,522.48/178,804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,755.75

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