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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,950.43, 292,298.96 and 189,390.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,950.43, 292,298.96 and 189,390.83 is: 282,514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,950.43 : 292,298.96 = 189,390.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,950.43/292,298.96 = 189,390.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,950.43x = 292,298.96 × 189,390.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,950.43x = 55,358,740,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,358,740,234.09/195,950.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,514.00

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