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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,005.92, 291,281.04 and 158,625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,005.92, 291,281.04 and 158,625.12 is: 238,160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,005.92 : 291,281.04 = 158,625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,005.92/291,281.04 = 158,625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,005.92x = 291,281.04 × 158,625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,005.92x = 46,204,489,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,204,489,923.72/194,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,160.21

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