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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,714.27, 293,569.85 and 116,302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,714.27, 293,569.85 and 116,302.59 is: 174,452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,714.27 : 293,569.85 = 116,302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,714.27/293,569.85 = 116,302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,714.27x = 293,569.85 × 116,302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,714.27x = 34,142,934,191.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,142,934,191.67/195,714.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,452.96

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