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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,301.58, 292,952.38 and 185,328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,301.58, 292,952.38 and 185,328.86 is: 277,993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,301.58 : 292,952.38 = 185,328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,301.58/292,952.38 = 185,328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,301.58x = 292,952.38 × 185,328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,301.58x = 54,292,530,619.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,292,530,619.69/195,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,993.30

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