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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,537.92, 364,796.80 and 195,895.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,537.92, 364,796.80 and 195,895.68 is: 293,433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,537.92 : 364,796.80 = 195,895.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,537.92/364,796.80 = 195,895.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,537.92x = 364,796.80 × 195,895.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,537.92x = 71,462,117,197.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,462,117,197.82/243,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,433.22

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