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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,237.20, 292,855.80 and 165,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,237.20, 292,855.80 and 165,785.60 is: 248,678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,237.20 : 292,855.80 = 165,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,237.20/292,855.80 = 165,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,237.20x = 292,855.80 × 165,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,237.20x = 48,551,274,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,551,274,516.48/195,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,678.40

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