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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,874.96, 248,248.44 and 149,606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,874.96, 248,248.44 and 149,606.88 is: 206,474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,874.96 : 248,248.44 = 149,606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,874.96/248,248.44 = 149,606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,874.96x = 248,248.44 × 149,606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,874.96x = 37,139,674,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139,674,573.27/179,874.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,474.96

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