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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,628.10, 291,942.15 and 186,852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,628.10, 291,942.15 and 186,852.10 is: 280,278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,628.10 : 291,942.15 = 186,852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,628.10/291,942.15 = 186,852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,628.10x = 291,942.15 × 186,852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,628.10x = 54,550,003,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,550,003,806.02/194,628.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,278.15

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