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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,575.30, 269,034.90 and 146,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,575.30, 269,034.90 and 146,114.20 is: 218,904.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,575.30 : 269,034.90 = 146,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,575.30/269,034.90 = 146,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,575.30x = 269,034.90 × 146,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,575.30x = 39,309,819,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,309,819,185.58/179,575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,904.38

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