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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,996.57, 246,953.79 and 110,989.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,996.57, 246,953.79 and 110,989.06 is: 153,126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,996.57 : 246,953.79 = 110,989.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,996.57/246,953.79 = 110,989.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,996.57x = 246,953.79 × 110,989.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,996.57x = 27,409,167,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,409,167,780.77/178,996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,126.78

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