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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,727.60, 292,091.40 and 185,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,727.60, 292,091.40 and 185,104.80 is: 277,657.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,727.60 : 292,091.40 = 185,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,727.60/292,091.40 = 185,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,727.60x = 292,091.40 × 185,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,727.60x = 54,067,520,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,067,520,178.72/194,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,657.20

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