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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,178.26, 267,506.55 and 185,209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,178.26, 267,506.55 and 185,209.74 is: 255,151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,178.26 : 267,506.55 = 185,209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,178.26/267,506.55 = 185,209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,178.26x = 267,506.55 × 185,209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,178.26x = 49,544,818,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,544,818,573.80/194,178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,151.21

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