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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,999.70, 269,999.55 and 148,506.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,999.70, 269,999.55 and 148,506.90 is: 222,760.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,999.70 : 269,999.55 = 148,506.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,999.70/269,999.55 = 148,506.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,999.70x = 269,999.55 × 148,506.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,999.70x = 40,096,796,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,096,796,171.90/179,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,760.35

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