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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,896.16, 293,827.90 and 138,733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,896.16, 293,827.90 and 138,733.72 is: 208,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,896.16 : 293,827.90 = 138,733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,896.16/293,827.90 = 138,733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,896.16x = 293,827.90 × 138,733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,896.16x = 40,763,837,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,763,837,606.79/195,896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,089.01

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