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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,958.98, 364,392.90 and 195,849.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,958.98, 364,392.90 and 195,849.18 is: 293,737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,958.98 : 364,392.90 = 195,849.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,958.98/364,392.90 = 195,849.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,958.98x = 364,392.90 × 195,849.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,958.98x = 71,366,050,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,366,050,662.82/242,958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,737.04

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