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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,915.46, 248,304.39 and 149,647.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,915.46, 248,304.39 and 149,647.38 is: 206,530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,915.46 : 248,304.39 = 149,647.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,915.46/248,304.39 = 149,647.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,915.46x = 248,304.39 × 149,647.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,915.46x = 37,158,101,406.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,158,101,406.00/179,915.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,530.90

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