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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,682.77, 293,512.91 and 116,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,682.77, 293,512.91 and 116,225.44 is: 174,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,682.77 : 293,512.91 = 116,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,682.77/293,512.91 = 116,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,682.77x = 293,512.91 × 116,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,682.77x = 34,113,666,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,113,666,529.30/195,682.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,331.48

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