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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,966.44, 292,566.32 and 179,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,966.44, 292,566.32 and 179,103.40 is: 268,762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,966.44 : 292,566.32 = 179,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,966.44/292,566.32 = 179,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,966.44x = 292,566.32 × 179,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,966.44x = 52,399,622,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,399,622,637.49/194,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,762.27

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