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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,994.32, 289,936.44 and 185,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,994.32, 289,936.44 and 185,022.80 is: 277,960.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,994.32 : 289,936.44 = 185,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,994.32/289,936.44 = 185,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,994.32x = 289,936.44 × 185,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,994.32x = 53,644,851,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,644,851,950.83/192,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,960.78

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