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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,033.68, 293,939.28 and 179,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,033.68, 293,939.28 and 179,315.28 is: 268,871.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,033.68 : 293,939.28 = 179,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,033.68/293,939.28 = 179,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,033.68x = 293,939.28 × 179,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,033.68x = 52,707,804,296.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,707,804,296.20/196,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,871.17

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