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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,990.10, 269,596.35 and 148,886.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,990.10, 269,596.35 and 148,886.10 is: 223,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,990.10 : 269,596.35 = 148,886.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,990.10/269,596.35 = 148,886.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,990.10x = 269,596.35 × 148,886.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,990.10x = 40,139,149,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,139,149,125.74/179,990.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,007.54

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