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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,997.60, 293,996.40 and 185,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,997.60, 293,996.40 and 185,111.20 is: 277,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,997.60 : 293,996.40 = 185,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,997.60/293,996.40 = 185,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,997.60x = 293,996.40 × 185,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,997.60x = 54,422,026,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422,026,399.68/195,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,666.80

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