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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,221.40, 292,832.10 and 116,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,221.40, 292,832.10 and 116,424.60 is: 174,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,221.40 : 292,832.10 = 116,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,221.40/292,832.10 = 116,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,221.40x = 292,832.10 × 116,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,221.40x = 34,092,860,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,092,860,109.66/195,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,636.90

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