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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,003, 292,504.50 and 47,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,003, 292,504.50 and 47,259 is: 70,888.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,003 : 292,504.50 = 47,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,003/292,504.50 = 47,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,003x = 292,504.50 × 47,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,003x = 13,823,470,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,823,470,165.50/195,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,888.50

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