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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,211.30, 268,853.70 and 149,834.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,211.30, 268,853.70 and 149,834.43 is: 224,782.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,211.30 : 268,853.70 = 149,834.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,211.30/268,853.70 = 149,834.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,211.30x = 268,853.70 × 149,834.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,211.30x = 40,283,540,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,283,540,892.89/179,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,782.37

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