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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,881.60, 292,322.40 and 179,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,881.60, 292,322.40 and 179,675.20 is: 269,512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,881.60 : 292,322.40 = 179,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,881.60/292,322.40 = 179,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,881.60x = 292,322.40 × 179,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,881.60x = 52,523,085,684.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,523,085,684.48/194,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,512.80

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