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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,503.32, 293,231.94 and 153,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,503.32, 293,231.94 and 153,962.20 is: 230,925.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,503.32 : 293,231.94 = 153,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,503.32/293,231.94 = 153,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,503.32x = 293,231.94 × 153,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,503.32x = 45,146,634,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146,634,592.67/195,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,925.16

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