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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,249.51, 292,539.90 and 106,565.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,249.51, 292,539.90 and 106,565.25 is: 159,665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,249.51 : 292,539.90 = 106,565.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,249.51/292,539.90 = 106,565.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,249.51x = 292,539.90 × 106,565.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,249.51x = 31,174,587,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,174,587,578.48/195,249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,665.38

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