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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,191.36, 254,097.44 and 178,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,191.36, 254,097.44 and 178,335.68 is: 247,362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,191.36 : 254,097.44 = 178,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,191.36/254,097.44 = 178,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,191.36x = 254,097.44 × 178,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,191.36x = 45,314,639,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,314,639,748.66/183,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,362.32

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