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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,719.76, 293,134.01 and 116,670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,719.76, 293,134.01 and 116,670.65 is: 174,740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,719.76 : 293,134.01 = 116,670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,719.76/293,134.01 = 116,670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,719.76x = 293,134.01 × 116,670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,719.76x = 34,200,133,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,133,434.78/195,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,740.32

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