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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,948.93, 263,328.23 and 179,836.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,948.93, 263,328.23 and 179,836.89 is: 249,309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,948.93 : 263,328.23 = 179,836.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,948.93/263,328.23 = 179,836.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,948.93x = 263,328.23 × 179,836.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,948.93x = 47,356,129,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,356,129,033.22/189,948.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,309.80

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