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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,953.06, 263,333.96 and 179,841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,953.06, 263,333.96 and 179,841.02 is: 249,315.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,953.06 : 263,333.96 = 179,841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,953.06/263,333.96 = 179,841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,953.06x = 263,333.96 × 179,841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,953.06x = 47,358,246,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,358,246,425.57/189,953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,315.53

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