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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,260.02, 268,151.31 and 147,310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,260.02, 268,151.31 and 147,310.38 is: 220,358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,260.02 : 268,151.31 = 147,310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,260.02/268,151.31 = 147,310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,260.02x = 268,151.31 × 147,310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,260.02x = 39,501,471,373.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501,471,373.60/179,260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,358.51

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