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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,231.80, 292,541.40 and 116,302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,231.80, 292,541.40 and 116,302.88 is: 174,271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,231.80 : 292,541.40 = 116,302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,231.80/292,541.40 = 116,302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,231.80x = 292,541.40 × 116,302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,231.80x = 34,023,407,339.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,023,407,339.23/195,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,271.85

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