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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,246.22, 427,238.64 and 195,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,246.22, 427,238.64 and 195,075.24 is: 292,181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,246.22 : 427,238.64 = 195,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,246.22/427,238.64 = 195,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,246.22x = 427,238.64 × 195,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,246.22x = 83,343,680,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,343,680,235.27/285,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,181.54

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