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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,204.12, 293,906.73 and 179,856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,204.12, 293,906.73 and 179,856.28 is: 269,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,204.12 : 293,906.73 = 179,856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,204.12/293,906.73 = 179,856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,204.12x = 293,906.73 × 179,856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,204.12x = 52,860,971,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,860,971,124.76/196,204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,418.25

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