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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,998.10, 293,997.15 and 185,111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,998.10, 293,997.15 and 185,111.70 is: 277,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,998.10 : 293,997.15 = 185,111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,998.10/293,997.15 = 185,111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,998.10x = 293,997.15 × 185,111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,998.10x = 54,422,312,231.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422,312,231.66/195,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,667.55

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