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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,289.12, 292,933.60 and 185,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,289.12, 292,933.60 and 185,316.32 is: 277,974.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,289.12 : 292,933.60 = 185,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,289.12/292,933.60 = 185,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,289.12x = 292,933.60 × 185,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,289.12x = 54,285,376,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,285,376,756.35/195,289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,974.40

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