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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,953.93, 263,335.17 and 179,841.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,953.93, 263,335.17 and 179,841.89 is: 249,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,953.93 : 263,335.17 = 179,841.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,953.93/263,335.17 = 179,841.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,953.93x = 263,335.17 × 179,841.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,953.93x = 47,358,694,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,358,694,676.27/189,953.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,316.74

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