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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,363.86, 292,830.51 and 127,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,363.86, 292,830.51 and 127,814.72 is: 191,581.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,363.86 : 292,830.51 = 127,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,363.86/292,830.51 = 127,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,363.86x = 292,830.51 × 127,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,363.86x = 37,428,049,643.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,428,049,643.11/195,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,581.24

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