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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,362.40, 293,043.60 and 116,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,362.40, 293,043.60 and 116,565.60 is: 174,848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,362.40 : 293,043.60 = 116,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,362.40/293,043.60 = 116,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,362.40x = 293,043.60 × 116,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,362.40x = 34,158,803,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158,803,060.16/195,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,848.40

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