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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,712.39, 403,795.16 and 195,920.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,712.39, 403,795.16 and 195,920.29 is: 270,270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,712.39 : 403,795.16 = 195,920.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,712.39/403,795.16 = 195,920.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,712.39x = 403,795.16 × 195,920.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,712.39x = 79,111,663,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,111,663,868.20/292,712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,270.98

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