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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,262.52, 268,155.04 and 147,312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,262.52, 268,155.04 and 147,312.88 is: 220,362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,262.52 : 268,155.04 = 147,312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,262.52/268,155.04 = 147,312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,262.52x = 268,155.04 × 147,312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,262.52x = 39,502,691,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,502,691,228.92/179,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,362.24

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