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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,997.73, 293,626.62 and 115,796.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,997.73, 293,626.62 and 115,796.39 is: 173,476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,997.73 : 293,626.62 = 115,796.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,997.73/293,626.62 = 115,796.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,997.73x = 293,626.62 × 115,796.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,997.73x = 34,000,901,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,000,901,135.77/195,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,476.00

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