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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,544.20, 291,989.10 and 168,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,544.20, 291,989.10 and 168,278.60 is: 252,567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,544.20 : 291,989.10 = 168,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,544.20/291,989.10 = 168,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,544.20x = 291,989.10 × 168,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,544.20x = 49,135,516,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,135,516,963.26/194,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,567.37

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