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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,323.20, 292,984.80 and 171,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,323.20, 292,984.80 and 171,995.20 is: 257,992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,323.20 : 292,984.80 = 171,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,323.20/292,984.80 = 171,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,323.20x = 292,984.80 × 171,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,323.20x = 50,391,979,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,391,979,272.96/195,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,992.80

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