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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,007.20, 292,510.80 and 181,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,007.20, 292,510.80 and 181,885.20 is: 272,827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,007.20 : 292,510.80 = 181,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,007.20/292,510.80 = 181,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,007.20x = 292,510.80 × 181,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,007.20x = 53,203,385,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,203,385,360.16/195,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,827.80

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