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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,192, 427,631.04 and 195,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,192, 427,631.04 and 195,338.16 is: 292,899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,192 : 427,631.04 = 195,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,192/427,631.04 = 195,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,192x = 427,631.04 × 195,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,192x = 83,532,660,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,532,660,512.49/285,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,899.73

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