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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,472.06, 269,612.35 and 179,391.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,472.06, 269,612.35 and 179,391.31 is: 247,432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,472.06 : 269,612.35 = 179,391.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,472.06/269,612.35 = 179,391.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,472.06x = 269,612.35 × 179,391.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,472.06x = 48,366,110,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,366,110,413.66/195,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,432.35

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