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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,278.73, 292,957.28 and 82,958.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,278.73, 292,957.28 and 82,958.06 is: 124,453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,278.73 : 292,957.28 = 82,958.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,278.73/292,957.28 = 82,958.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,278.73x = 292,957.28 × 82,958.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,278.73x = 24,303,165,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,303,165,732.10/195,278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,453.73

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