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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,246.80, 268,907.10 and 149,869.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,246.80, 268,907.10 and 149,869.90 is: 224,835.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,246.80 : 268,907.10 = 149,869.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,246.80/268,907.10 = 149,869.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,246.80x = 268,907.10 × 149,869.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,246.80x = 40,301,080,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301,080,186.29/179,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,835.70

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