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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,099.60, 268,260.60 and 147,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,099.60, 268,260.60 and 147,995.60 is: 221,672.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,099.60 : 268,260.60 = 147,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,099.60/268,260.60 = 147,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,099.60x = 268,260.60 × 147,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,099.60x = 39,701,388,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,701,388,453.36/179,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,672.12

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