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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,052.42, 292,663.16 and 68,782.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,052.42, 292,663.16 and 68,782.89 is: 103,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,052.42 : 292,663.16 = 68,782.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,052.42/292,663.16 = 68,782.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,052.42x = 292,663.16 × 68,782.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,052.42x = 20,130,218,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130,218,952.84/195,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,204.15

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