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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,976.68, 239,954.82 and 149,819.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,976.68, 239,954.82 and 149,819.48 is: 206,636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,976.68 : 239,954.82 = 149,819.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,976.68/239,954.82 = 149,819.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,976.68x = 239,954.82 × 149,819.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,976.68x = 35,949,906,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,949,906,355.89/173,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,636.35

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