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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,881.68, 269,916.24 and 185,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,881.68, 269,916.24 and 185,294.80 is: 255,327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,881.68 : 269,916.24 = 185,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,881.68/269,916.24 = 185,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,881.68x = 269,916.24 × 185,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,881.68x = 50,014,075,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,014,075,707.55/195,881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,327.99

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