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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,886.92, 293,374.62 and 190,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,886.92, 293,374.62 and 190,499.40 is: 285,305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,886.92 : 293,374.62 = 190,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,886.92/293,374.62 = 190,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,886.92x = 293,374.62 × 190,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,886.92x = 55,887,689,085.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,887,689,085.23/195,886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,305.87

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