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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,330.20, 292,995.30 and 172,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,330.20, 292,995.30 and 172,002.20 is: 258,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,330.20 : 292,995.30 = 172,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,330.20/292,995.30 = 172,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,330.20x = 292,995.30 × 172,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,330.20x = 50,395,836,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,395,836,189.66/195,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,003.30

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