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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,637.38, 293,514.57 and 112,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,637.38, 293,514.57 and 112,473.06 is: 168,743.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,637.38 : 293,514.57 = 112,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,637.38/293,514.57 = 112,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,637.38x = 293,514.57 × 112,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,637.38x = 33,012,481,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,012,481,842.48/195,637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,743.22

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