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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,413.20, 269,119.80 and 149,888.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,413.20, 269,119.80 and 149,888.70 is: 224,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,413.20 : 269,119.80 = 149,888.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,413.20/269,119.80 = 149,888.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,413.20x = 269,119.80 × 149,888.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,413.20x = 40,338,016,966.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,338,016,966.26/179,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,833.05

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