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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,027.58, 246,931.62 and 151,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,027.58, 246,931.62 and 151,983.96 is: 209,630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,027.58 : 246,931.62 = 151,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,027.58/246,931.62 = 151,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,027.58x = 246,931.62 × 151,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,027.58x = 37,529,643,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,529,643,960.88/179,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,630.51

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