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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,401.60, 268,713.60 and 148,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,401.60, 268,713.60 and 148,297.60 is: 222,125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,401.60 : 268,713.60 = 148,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,401.60/268,713.60 = 148,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,401.60x = 268,713.60 × 148,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,401.60x = 39,849,581,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,849,581,967.36/179,401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,125.01

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