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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,187.23, 267,518.92 and 185,218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,187.23, 267,518.92 and 185,218.71 is: 255,163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,187.23 : 267,518.92 = 185,218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,187.23/267,518.92 = 185,218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,187.23x = 267,518.92 × 185,218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,187.23x = 49,549,509,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,549,509,262.99/194,187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,163.58

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