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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,632.10, 291,948.15 and 186,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,632.10, 291,948.15 and 186,856.10 is: 280,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,632.10 : 291,948.15 = 186,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,632.10/291,948.15 = 186,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,632.10x = 291,948.15 × 186,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,632.10x = 54,552,292,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,552,292,711.22/194,632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,284.15

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