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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,678.59, 268,012.98 and 184,188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,678.59, 268,012.98 and 184,188.65 is: 252,275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,678.59 : 268,012.98 = 184,188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,678.59/268,012.98 = 184,188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,678.59x = 268,012.98 × 184,188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,678.59x = 49,364,947,628.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,364,947,628.61/195,678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,275.68

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