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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,955.60, 269,544.60 and 148,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,955.60, 269,544.60 and 148,851.60 is: 222,955.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,955.60 : 269,544.60 = 148,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,955.60/269,544.60 = 148,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,955.60x = 269,544.60 × 148,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,955.60x = 40,122,144,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,122,144,981.36/179,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,955.80

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