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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,881.76, 246,837 and 107,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,881.76, 246,837 and 107,264.80 is: 148,013.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,881.76 : 246,837 = 107,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,881.76/246,837 = 107,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,881.76x = 246,837 × 107,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,881.76x = 26,476,921,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,476,921,437.60/178,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,013.53

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