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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,874.46, 248,247.75 and 149,606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,874.46, 248,247.75 and 149,606.38 is: 206,474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,874.46 : 248,247.75 = 149,606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,874.46/248,247.75 = 149,606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,874.46x = 248,247.75 × 149,606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,874.46x = 37,139,447,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139,447,220.65/179,874.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,474.27

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