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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,893.71, 248,274.32 and 149,625.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,893.71, 248,274.32 and 149,625.63 is: 206,500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,893.71 : 248,274.32 = 149,625.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,893.71/248,274.32 = 149,625.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,893.71x = 248,274.32 × 149,625.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,893.71x = 37,148,200,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,148,200,794.69/179,893.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,500.83

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