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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,955.10, 269,543.85 and 148,851.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,955.10, 269,543.85 and 148,851.10 is: 222,955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,955.10 : 269,543.85 = 148,851.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,955.10/269,543.85 = 148,851.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,955.10x = 269,543.85 × 148,851.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,955.10x = 40,121,898,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,121,898,570.74/179,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,955.05

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