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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,902.87, 293,854.35 and 129,327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,902.87, 293,854.35 and 129,327.41 is: 193,991.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,902.87 : 293,854.35 = 129,327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,902.87/293,854.35 = 129,327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,902.87x = 293,854.35 × 129,327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,902.87x = 38,003,420,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003,420,533.46/195,902.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,991.14

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