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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,246.52, 268,131.06 and 147,296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,246.52, 268,131.06 and 147,296.88 is: 220,338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,246.52 : 268,131.06 = 147,296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,246.52/268,131.06 = 147,296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,246.52x = 268,131.06 × 147,296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,246.52x = 39,494,868,569.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,494,868,569.09/179,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,338.27

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