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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,711.64, 290,348.76 and 187,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,711.64, 290,348.76 and 187,773.32 is: 280,002.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,711.64 : 290,348.76 = 187,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,711.64/290,348.76 = 187,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,711.64x = 290,348.76 × 187,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,711.64x = 54,519,749,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,519,749,171.34/194,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,002.52

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