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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,195.06, 339,285.21 and 178,096.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,195.06, 339,285.21 and 178,096.38 is: 245,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,195.06 : 339,285.21 = 178,096.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,195.06/339,285.21 = 178,096.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,195.06x = 339,285.21 × 178,096.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,195.06x = 60,425,467,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,425,467,688.54/246,195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,437.37

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