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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,215.30, 268,859.70 and 149,838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,215.30, 268,859.70 and 149,838.44 is: 224,788.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,215.30 : 268,859.70 = 149,838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,215.30/268,859.70 = 149,838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,215.30x = 268,859.70 × 149,838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,215.30x = 40,285,518,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,285,518,026.87/179,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,788.39

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