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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,913.62, 246,801.72 and 113,382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,913.62, 246,801.72 and 113,382.45 is: 156,404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,913.62 : 246,801.72 = 113,382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,913.62/246,801.72 = 113,382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,913.62x = 246,801.72 × 113,382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,913.62x = 27,982,981,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,982,981,876.89/178,913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,404.98

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