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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,932.83, 292,515.88 and 179,069.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,932.83, 292,515.88 and 179,069.79 is: 268,711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,932.83 : 292,515.88 = 179,069.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,932.83/292,515.88 = 179,069.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,932.83x = 292,515.88 × 179,069.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,932.83x = 52,380,755,994.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,380,755,994.41/194,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,711.83

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