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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,998.14, 247,055.18 and 113,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,998.14, 247,055.18 and 113,544.74 is: 156,715.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,998.14 : 247,055.18 = 113,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,998.14/247,055.18 = 113,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,998.14x = 247,055.18 × 113,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,998.14x = 28,051,814,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,051,814,375.75/178,998.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,715.68

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