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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,041.68, 292,562.52 and 68,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,041.68, 292,562.52 and 68,652.16 is: 102,978.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,041.68 : 292,562.52 = 68,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,041.68/292,562.52 = 68,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,041.68x = 292,562.52 × 68,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,041.68x = 20,085,048,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,085,048,933.04/195,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,978.24

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