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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,314.26, 247,222.44 and 146,928.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,314.26, 247,222.44 and 146,928.48 is: 202,571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,314.26 : 247,222.44 = 146,928.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,314.26/247,222.44 = 146,928.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,314.26x = 247,222.44 × 146,928.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,314.26x = 36,324,017,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324,017,331.09/179,314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,571.83

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