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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,021, 292,531.50 and 47,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,021, 292,531.50 and 47,277 is: 70,915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,021 : 292,531.50 = 47,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,021/292,531.50 = 47,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,021x = 292,531.50 × 47,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,021x = 13,830,011,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,830,011,725.50/195,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,915.50

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