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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,262.10, 292,883.81 and 195,139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,262.10, 292,883.81 and 195,139.44 is: 291,208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,262.10 : 292,883.81 = 195,139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,262.10/292,883.81 = 195,139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,262.10x = 292,883.81 × 195,139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,262.10x = 57,153,181,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,153,181,692.77/196,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,208.45

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