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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,727.20, 291,442.80 and 141,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,727.20, 291,442.80 and 141,267.20 is: 211,430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,727.20 : 291,442.80 = 141,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,727.20/291,442.80 = 141,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,727.20x = 291,442.80 × 141,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,727.20x = 41,171,308,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,171,308,316.16/194,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,430.70

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