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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,950.93, 292,299.70 and 189,391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,950.93, 292,299.70 and 189,391.33 is: 282,514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,950.93 : 292,299.70 = 189,391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,950.93/292,299.70 = 189,391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,950.93x = 292,299.70 × 189,391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,950.93x = 55,359,027,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,359,027,480.10/195,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,514.75

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