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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,245.22, 427,237.15 and 195,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,245.22, 427,237.15 and 195,074.24 is: 292,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,245.22 : 427,237.15 = 195,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,245.22/427,237.15 = 195,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,245.22x = 427,237.15 × 195,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,245.22x = 83,342,959,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,342,959,855.74/285,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,180.04

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