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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,611.20, 291,916.80 and 185,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,611.20, 291,916.80 and 185,425.80 is: 278,138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,611.20 : 291,916.80 = 185,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,611.20/291,916.80 = 185,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,611.20x = 291,916.80 × 185,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,611.20x = 54,128,906,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,128,906,173.44/194,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,138.70

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