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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,462.65, 291,201.90 and 185,605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,462.65, 291,201.90 and 185,605.30 is: 277,938.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,462.65 : 291,201.90 = 185,605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,462.65/291,201.90 = 185,605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,462.65x = 291,201.90 × 185,605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,462.65x = 54,048,616,010.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,048,616,010.07/194,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,938.29

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