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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,898.40, 293,847.60 and 170,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,898.40, 293,847.60 and 170,237.60 is: 255,356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,898.40 : 293,847.60 = 170,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,898.40/293,847.60 = 170,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,898.40x = 293,847.60 × 170,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,898.40x = 50,023,910,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,023,910,189.76/195,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,356.40

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