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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,851.60, 295,999.80 and 179,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,851.60, 295,999.80 and 179,189.20 is: 268,079.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,851.60 : 295,999.80 = 179,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,851.60/295,999.80 = 179,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,851.60x = 295,999.80 × 179,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,851.60x = 53,039,967,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,039,967,362.16/197,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,079.55

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