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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,959.93, 263,343.50 and 179,847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,959.93, 263,343.50 and 179,847.89 is: 249,325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,959.93 : 263,343.50 = 179,847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,959.93/263,343.50 = 179,847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,959.93x = 263,343.50 × 179,847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,959.93x = 47,361,772,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,361,772,820.22/189,959.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,325.07

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