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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,883.68, 269,919 and 185,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,883.68, 269,919 and 185,296.80 is: 255,330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,883.68 : 269,919 = 185,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,883.68/269,919 = 185,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,883.68x = 269,919 × 185,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,883.68x = 50,015,126,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,015,126,959.20/195,883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,330.75

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