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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,969.52, 293,721 and 136,483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,969.52, 293,721 and 136,483.12 is: 204,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,969.52 : 293,721 = 136,483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,969.52/293,721 = 136,483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,969.52x = 293,721 × 136,483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,969.52x = 40,087,958,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,087,958,489.52/195,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,562.21

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