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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,024.48, 285,477.90 and 179,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,024.48, 285,477.90 and 179,821 is: 270,148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,024.48 : 285,477.90 = 179,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,024.48/285,477.90 = 179,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,024.48x = 285,477.90 × 179,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,024.48x = 51,334,921,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,334,921,455.90/190,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,148.99

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