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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,302.58, 292,953.88 and 185,329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,302.58, 292,953.88 and 185,329.86 is: 277,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,302.58 : 292,953.88 = 185,329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,302.58/292,953.88 = 185,329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,302.58x = 292,953.88 × 185,329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,302.58x = 54,293,101,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,293,101,566.86/195,302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,994.80

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