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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,473.81, 269,614.76 and 179,393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,473.81, 269,614.76 and 179,393.06 is: 247,434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,473.81 : 269,614.76 = 179,393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,473.81/269,614.76 = 179,393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,473.81x = 269,614.76 × 179,393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,473.81x = 48,367,016,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,367,016,817.57/195,473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,434.77

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