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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,891.88, 246,681.66 and 150,191.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,891.88, 246,681.66 and 150,191.77 is: 207,105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,891.88 : 246,681.66 = 150,191.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,891.88/246,681.66 = 150,191.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,891.88x = 246,681.66 × 150,191.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,891.88x = 37,049,555,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,049,555,141.94/178,891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,105.85

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