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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,091.70, 289,637.55 and 179,969.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,091.70, 289,637.55 and 179,969.70 is: 269,954.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,091.70 : 289,637.55 = 179,969.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,091.70/289,637.55 = 179,969.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,091.70x = 289,637.55 × 179,969.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,091.70x = 52,125,982,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,125,982,982.24/193,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,954.55

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