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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,919.96, 248,310.60 and 149,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,919.96, 248,310.60 and 149,651.88 is: 206,537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,919.96 : 248,310.60 = 149,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,919.96/248,310.60 = 149,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,919.96x = 248,310.60 × 149,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,919.96x = 37,160,148,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,160,148,113.93/179,919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,537.11

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