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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,440.28, 292,833.88 and 188,159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,440.28, 292,833.88 and 188,159.64 is: 281,925.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,440.28 : 292,833.88 = 188,159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,440.28/292,833.88 = 188,159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,440.28x = 292,833.88 × 188,159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,440.28x = 55,099,517,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,099,517,440.60/195,440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,925.08

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