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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,206.54, 423,305.52 and 195,572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,206.54, 423,305.52 and 195,572.49 is: 293,355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,206.54 : 423,305.52 = 195,572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,206.54/423,305.52 = 195,572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,206.54x = 423,305.52 × 195,572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,206.54x = 82,786,911,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,786,911,971.69/282,206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,355.75

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