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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,728.20, 292,092.30 and 185,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,728.20, 292,092.30 and 185,542.80 is: 278,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,728.20 : 292,092.30 = 185,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,728.20/292,092.30 = 185,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,728.20x = 292,092.30 × 185,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,728.20x = 54,195,623,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,195,623,200.44/194,728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,314.20

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