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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,989.60, 292,484.40 and 179,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,989.60, 292,484.40 and 179,629.60 is: 269,444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,989.60 : 292,484.40 = 179,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,989.60/292,484.40 = 179,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,989.60x = 292,484.40 × 179,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,989.60x = 52,538,855,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,538,855,778.24/194,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,444.40

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