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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,439.40, 293,159.10 and 183,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,439.40, 293,159.10 and 183,775.40 is: 275,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,439.40 : 293,159.10 = 183,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,439.40/293,159.10 = 183,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,439.40x = 293,159.10 × 183,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,439.40x = 53,875,430,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,875,430,866.14/195,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,663.10

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