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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,064.62, 269,979.53 and 189,684.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,064.62, 269,979.53 and 189,684.57 is: 259,868.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,064.62 : 269,979.53 = 189,684.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,064.62/269,979.53 = 189,684.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,064.62x = 269,979.53 × 189,684.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,064.62x = 51,210,950,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,210,950,108.43/197,064.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,868.83

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