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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,631.70, 291,947.55 and 178,885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,631.70, 291,947.55 and 178,885.30 is: 268,327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,631.70 : 291,947.55 = 178,885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,631.70/291,947.55 = 178,885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,631.70x = 291,947.55 × 178,885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,631.70x = 52,225,125,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,225,125,066.02/194,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,327.95

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