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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,246.70, 292,870.05 and 162,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,246.70, 292,870.05 and 162,004.30 is: 243,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,246.70 : 292,870.05 = 162,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,246.70/292,870.05 = 162,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,246.70x = 292,870.05 × 162,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,246.70x = 47,446,207,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446,207,441.22/195,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,006.45

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