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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,968.80, 296,953.20 and 179,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,968.80, 296,953.20 and 179,997.60 is: 269,996.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,968.80 : 296,953.20 = 179,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,968.80/296,953.20 = 179,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,968.80x = 296,953.20 × 179,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,968.80x = 53,450,863,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,450,863,312.32/197,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,996.40

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