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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,376.40, 293,064.60 and 169,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,376.40, 293,064.60 and 169,715.60 is: 254,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,376.40 : 293,064.60 = 169,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,376.40/293,064.60 = 169,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,376.40x = 293,064.60 × 169,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,376.40x = 49,737,634,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,737,634,427.76/195,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,573.40

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