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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,893.63, 248,022.44 and 147,508.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,893.63, 248,022.44 and 147,508.93 is: 203,373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,893.63 : 248,022.44 = 147,508.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,893.63/248,022.44 = 147,508.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,893.63x = 248,022.44 × 147,508.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,893.63x = 36,585,523,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,585,523,500.28/179,893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,373.10

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