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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,475.82, 269,617.52 and 179,395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,475.82, 269,617.52 and 179,395.06 is: 247,437.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,475.82 : 269,617.52 = 179,395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,475.82/269,617.52 = 179,395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,475.82x = 269,617.52 × 179,395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,475.82x = 48,368,051,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,368,051,177.45/195,475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,437.52

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