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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,951.43, 263,331.70 and 179,839.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,951.43, 263,331.70 and 179,839.39 is: 249,313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,951.43 : 263,331.70 = 179,839.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,951.43/263,331.70 = 179,839.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,951.43x = 263,331.70 × 179,839.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,951.43x = 47,357,412,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,357,412,295.66/189,951.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,313.27

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