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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,562.80, 292,906.80 and 169,318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,562.80, 292,906.80 and 169,318.80 is: 253,599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,562.80 : 292,906.80 = 169,318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,562.80/292,906.80 = 169,318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,562.80x = 292,906.80 × 169,318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,562.80x = 49,594,627,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,594,627,887.84/195,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,599.50

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