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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,220.40, 292,830.60 and 173,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,220.40, 292,830.60 and 173,447.60 is: 260,171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,220.40 : 292,830.60 = 173,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,220.40/292,830.60 = 173,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,220.40x = 292,830.60 × 173,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,220.40x = 50,790,764,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,790,764,776.56/195,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,171.40

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