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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,882.68, 269,917.62 and 185,295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,882.68, 269,917.62 and 185,295.80 is: 255,329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,882.68 : 269,917.62 = 185,295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,882.68/269,917.62 = 185,295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,882.68x = 269,917.62 × 185,295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,882.68x = 50,014,601,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,014,601,332.00/195,882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,329.37

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