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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,259.52, 268,150.56 and 147,309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,259.52, 268,150.56 and 147,309.88 is: 220,357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,259.52 : 268,150.56 = 147,309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,259.52/268,150.56 = 147,309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,259.52x = 268,150.56 × 147,309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,259.52x = 39,501,226,815.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501,226,815.53/179,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,357.76

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