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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,871.68, 270,162.94 and 179,790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,871.68, 270,162.94 and 179,790.08 is: 247,981.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,871.68 : 270,162.94 = 179,790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,871.68/270,162.94 = 179,790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,871.68x = 270,162.94 × 179,790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,871.68x = 48,572,616,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,572,616,595.64/195,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,981.82

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