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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,720.76, 293,135.50 and 116,671.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,720.76, 293,135.50 and 116,671.65 is: 174,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,720.76 : 293,135.50 = 116,671.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,720.76/293,135.50 = 116,671.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,720.76x = 293,135.50 × 116,671.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,720.76x = 34,200,602,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,602,458.58/195,720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,741.82

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