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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,712.14, 290,349.50 and 187,773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,712.14, 290,349.50 and 187,773.82 is: 280,003.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,712.14 : 290,349.50 = 187,773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,712.14/290,349.50 = 187,773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,712.14x = 290,349.50 × 187,773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,712.14x = 54,520,034,750.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,520,034,750.09/194,712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,003.26

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