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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,235.54, 292,800.76 and 68,859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,235.54, 292,800.76 and 68,859.38 is: 103,270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,235.54 : 292,800.76 = 68,859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,235.54/292,800.76 = 68,859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,235.54x = 292,800.76 × 68,859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,235.54x = 20,162,078,797.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162,078,797.13/195,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,270.54

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