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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,332, 291,498 and 54,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,332, 291,498 and 54,094.28 is: 81,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,332 : 291,498 = 54,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,332/291,498 = 54,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,332x = 291,498 × 54,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,332x = 15,768,374,431.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,768,374,431.44/194,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,141.42

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