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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,186.23, 267,517.55 and 185,217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,186.23, 267,517.55 and 185,217.71 is: 255,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,186.23 : 267,517.55 = 185,217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,186.23/267,517.55 = 185,217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,186.23x = 267,517.55 × 185,217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,186.23x = 49,548,986,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,548,986,735.33/194,186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,162.20

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