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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,921.46, 248,312.67 and 149,653.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,921.46, 248,312.67 and 149,653.38 is: 206,539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,921.46 : 248,312.67 = 149,653.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,921.46/248,312.67 = 149,653.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,921.46x = 248,312.67 × 149,653.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,921.46x = 37,160,830,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,160,830,362.32/179,921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,539.18

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