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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,741.70, 292,112.55 and 185,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,741.70, 292,112.55 and 185,556.30 is: 278,334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,741.70 : 292,112.55 = 185,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,741.70/292,112.55 = 185,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,741.70x = 292,112.55 × 185,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,741.70x = 54,203,323,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,203,323,961.57/194,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,334.45

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