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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,299.58, 292,949.37 and 185,326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,299.58, 292,949.37 and 185,326.86 is: 277,990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,299.58 : 292,949.37 = 185,326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,299.58/292,949.37 = 185,326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,299.58x = 292,949.37 × 185,326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,299.58x = 54,291,386,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,291,386,881.08/195,299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,990.29

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