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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,997.68, 293,968.86 and 62,860.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,997.68, 293,968.86 and 62,860.68 is: 94,282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,997.68 : 293,968.86 = 62,860.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,997.68/293,968.86 = 62,860.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,997.68x = 293,968.86 × 62,860.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,997.68x = 18,479,082,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,479,082,438.42/195,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,282.15

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