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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,531.98, 269,694.74 and 179,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,531.98, 269,694.74 and 179,451.12 is: 247,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,531.98 : 269,694.74 = 179,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,531.98/269,694.74 = 179,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,531.98x = 269,694.74 × 179,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,531.98x = 48,397,022,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397,022,253.85/195,531.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,514.62

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