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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,769.77, 297,496.50 and 179,272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,769.77, 297,496.50 and 179,272.87 is: 269,672.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,769.77 : 297,496.50 = 179,272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,769.77/297,496.50 = 179,272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,769.77x = 297,496.50 × 179,272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,769.77x = 53,333,050,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,333,050,626.21/197,769.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,672.41

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