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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,712.40, 293,568.60 and 162,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,712.40, 293,568.60 and 162,498.80 is: 243,748.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,712.40 : 293,568.60 = 162,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,712.40/293,568.60 = 162,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,712.40x = 293,568.60 × 162,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,712.40x = 47,704,545,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,704,545,217.68/195,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,748.20

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