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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,872.68, 270,164.32 and 179,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,872.68, 270,164.32 and 179,791.08 is: 247,983.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,872.68 : 270,164.32 = 179,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,872.68/270,164.32 = 179,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,872.68x = 270,164.32 × 179,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,872.68x = 48,573,134,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,573,134,870.27/195,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,983.20

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