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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,269.10, 268,514.85 and 148,165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,269.10, 268,514.85 and 148,165.10 is: 221,926.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,269.10 : 268,514.85 = 148,165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,269.10/268,514.85 = 148,165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,269.10x = 268,514.85 × 148,165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,269.10x = 39,784,529,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,784,529,601.74/179,269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,926.31

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