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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,262.12, 268,115.94 and 185,397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,262.12, 268,115.94 and 185,397.48 is: 255,881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,262.12 : 268,115.94 = 185,397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,262.12/268,115.94 = 185,397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,262.12x = 268,115.94 × 185,397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,262.12x = 49,708,019,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,708,019,623.83/194,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,881.18

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