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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,958.93, 263,342.11 and 179,846.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,958.93, 263,342.11 and 179,846.89 is: 249,323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,958.93 : 263,342.11 = 179,846.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,958.93/263,342.11 = 179,846.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,958.93x = 263,342.11 × 179,846.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,958.93x = 47,361,259,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,361,259,489.54/189,958.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,323.68

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