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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,263.12, 268,117.32 and 185,398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,263.12, 268,117.32 and 185,398.48 is: 255,882.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,263.12 : 268,117.32 = 185,398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,263.12/268,117.32 = 185,398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,263.12x = 268,117.32 × 185,398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,263.12x = 49,708,543,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,708,543,589.67/194,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,882.56

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