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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,688.04, 293,615.62 and 83,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,688.04, 293,615.62 and 83,421.12 is: 125,167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,688.04 : 293,615.62 = 83,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,688.04/293,615.62 = 83,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,688.04x = 293,615.62 × 83,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,688.04x = 24,493,744,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,493,744,762.40/195,688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,167.31

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