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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,315.26, 247,223.82 and 146,929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,315.26, 247,223.82 and 146,929.48 is: 202,573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,315.26 : 247,223.82 = 146,929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,315.26/247,223.82 = 146,929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,315.26x = 247,223.82 × 146,929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,315.26x = 36,324,467,316.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324,467,316.21/179,315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,573.21

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