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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,053.63, 292,640.24 and 174,935.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,053.63, 292,640.24 and 174,935.99 is: 262,457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,053.63 : 292,640.24 = 174,935.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,053.63/292,640.24 = 174,935.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,053.63x = 292,640.24 × 174,935.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,053.63x = 51,193,311,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,193,311,267.18/195,053.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,457.63

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