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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,887.69, 246,604.88 and 125,005.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,887.69, 246,604.88 and 125,005.47 is: 172,325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,887.69 : 246,604.88 = 125,005.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,887.69/246,604.88 = 125,005.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,887.69x = 246,604.88 × 125,005.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,887.69x = 30,826,958,303.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,826,958,303.67/178,887.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,325.77

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