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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,546.27, 269,714.55 and 179,465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,546.27, 269,714.55 and 179,465.34 is: 247,534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,546.27 : 269,714.55 = 179,465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,546.27/269,714.55 = 179,465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,546.27x = 269,714.55 × 179,465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,546.27x = 48,404,413,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,404,413,418.70/195,546.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,534.32

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