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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,769.60, 293,654.40 and 180,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,769.60, 293,654.40 and 180,563.20 is: 270,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,769.60 : 293,654.40 = 180,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,769.60/293,654.40 = 180,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,769.60x = 293,654.40 × 180,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,769.60x = 53,023,178,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,023,178,158.08/195,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,844.80

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