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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,010.40, 294,015.60 and 179,421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,010.40, 294,015.60 and 179,421.60 is: 269,132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,010.40 : 294,015.60 = 179,421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,010.40/294,015.60 = 179,421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,010.40x = 294,015.60 × 179,421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,010.40x = 52,752,749,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,752,749,376.96/196,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,132.40

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