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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,005.80, 292,508.70 and 172,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,005.80, 292,508.70 and 172,844.20 is: 259,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,005.80 : 292,508.70 = 172,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,005.80/292,508.70 = 172,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,005.80x = 292,508.70 × 172,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,005.80x = 50,558,432,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,558,432,244.54/195,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,266.30

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