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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,740.70, 293,611.05 and 153,750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,740.70, 293,611.05 and 153,750.30 is: 230,625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,740.70 : 293,611.05 = 153,750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,740.70/293,611.05 = 153,750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,740.70x = 293,611.05 × 153,750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,740.70x = 45,142,787,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,142,787,020.82/195,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,625.45

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