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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,203.12, 293,905.23 and 179,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,203.12, 293,905.23 and 179,855.28 is: 269,416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,203.12 : 293,905.23 = 179,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,203.12/293,905.23 = 179,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,203.12x = 293,905.23 × 179,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,203.12x = 52,860,407,435.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,860,407,435.11/196,203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,416.75

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