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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,470.33, 269,609.96 and 179,389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,470.33, 269,609.96 and 179,389.58 is: 247,429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,470.33 : 269,609.96 = 179,389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,470.33/269,609.96 = 179,389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,470.33x = 269,609.96 × 179,389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,470.33x = 48,365,217,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,365,217,030.48/195,470.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,429.97

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