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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,895.96, 248,277.42 and 149,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,895.96, 248,277.42 and 149,627.88 is: 206,503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,895.96 : 248,277.42 = 149,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,895.96/248,277.42 = 149,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,895.96x = 248,277.42 × 149,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,895.96x = 37,149,224,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149,224,006.47/179,895.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,503.94

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