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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,748.80, 269,286.24 and 150,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,748.80, 269,286.24 and 150,355.52 is: 225,251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,748.80 : 269,286.24 = 150,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,748.80/269,286.24 = 150,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,748.80x = 269,286.24 × 150,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,748.80x = 40,488,672,644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,488,672,644.04/179,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,251.42

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