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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,126.60, 268,301.10 and 148,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,126.60, 268,301.10 and 148,022.60 is: 221,712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,126.60 : 268,301.10 = 148,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,126.60/268,301.10 = 148,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,126.60x = 268,301.10 × 148,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,126.60x = 39,714,626,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,714,626,404.86/179,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,712.61

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