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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,842.52, 293,308.12 and 190,455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,842.52, 293,308.12 and 190,455.04 is: 285,239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,842.52 : 293,308.12 = 190,455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,842.52/293,308.12 = 190,455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,842.52x = 293,308.12 × 190,455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,842.52x = 55,862,009,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,862,009,726.92/195,842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,239.43

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