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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,502.63, 291,253.77 and 156,372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,502.63, 291,253.77 and 156,372.69 is: 234,156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,502.63 : 291,253.77 = 156,372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,502.63/291,253.77 = 156,372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,502.63x = 291,253.77 × 156,372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,502.63x = 45,544,135,487.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544,135,487.54/194,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,156.91

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