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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,592.48, 269,212.68 and 152,998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,592.48, 269,212.68 and 152,998.56 is: 229,347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,592.48 : 269,212.68 = 152,998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,592.48/269,212.68 = 152,998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,592.48x = 269,212.68 × 152,998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,592.48x = 41,189,152,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,189,152,373.74/179,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,347.87

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