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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,916.46, 248,305.77 and 149,648.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,916.46, 248,305.77 and 149,648.38 is: 206,532.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,916.46 : 248,305.77 = 149,648.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,916.46/248,305.77 = 149,648.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,916.46x = 248,305.77 × 149,648.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,916.46x = 37,158,556,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,158,556,225.15/179,916.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,532.28

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