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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,998.60, 269,609.10 and 148,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,998.60, 269,609.10 and 148,894.60 is: 223,020.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,998.60 : 269,609.10 = 148,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,998.60/269,609.10 = 148,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,998.60x = 269,609.10 × 148,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,998.60x = 40,143,339,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,143,339,100.86/179,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,020.29

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