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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,139.70, 291,209.55 and 185,671.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,139.70, 291,209.55 and 185,671.15 is: 278,506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,139.70 : 291,209.55 = 185,671.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,139.70/291,209.55 = 185,671.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,139.70x = 291,209.55 × 185,671.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,139.70x = 54,069,212,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,069,212,039.48/194,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,506.73

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